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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Photo by Ivy
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45.0168, -93.1579

Field Notes

Description:

The smallest North American woodpecker. It sports a white underbelly and black topside - with white spotting patterns.

Notes:

The suet feeder is a magnet for this type of woodpecker in my area.

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