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Downy woodpecker, male and female

Picoides pubescens

Photo by jamerbean
Published on Project Noah
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40.8584, -73.8749

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Description:

Much to my surprise this little male landed on a tree just feet in front of me! It paid me no mind and was chased off by a female a few moments later.

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Downy Woodpecker

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PublishedMarch 21, 2011

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