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Downy Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens
35.4887, -82.9887
Field Notes
Description:
Smallest of the Woodpecker family at 6-7 inches long. Eastern males have red patch on the back of the head; females have a black patch.
Habitat:
Downy woodpeckers are commonly found throughout the United States and Canada, excluding the SouthWest (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California). They can be found in wooded areas.
Notes:
They were playing for half an hour or so in our backyard. This type of woodpecker is always in the area but this is the first time I saw them interacting with each other. They didn't seem to fighting over territory, but rather, they acted very playful with each other.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
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