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Downy woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Photo by AndrewPrimo
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Field Notes

Description:

The smallest woodpecker in North America. Drumming for food on a warm day (66 F) in February.

Habitat:

South Platte River, south Denver. Urban river, trees and shrubs.

Reference Links:

Picoides pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766), Downy Woodpecker

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PublishedFebruary 13, 2011

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