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Downy woodpecker (female)

Dryobates pubescens

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. Females lack the red patch on the back of the head.

Habitat:

Spotted in open mixed woods foraging on a rotten snag.

Reference Links:

Downy woodpecker - Wikipedia, Downy Woodpecker | Audubon Field Guide

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