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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Photo by Nature Nerd
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Description:

This male was on the suet feeder when the snow started. You can tell the downy from the hairy woodpecker because the downy has a much shorter beak.

Habitat:

mix of hardwood (oak and maple).

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