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Species ID Suggestions

Downy woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

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KarenL
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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

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Chappie
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Hairy Woodpecker

Picoides villosus
MikeGrageda
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Comments (3)
HemaShah
Yes i agree with Karen too.The bill size is a big clue.
Liam
Agree with Karen for the reasons she stated.
KarenL
Welcome to Project Noah sneakers! Assuming this is a standard size suet feeder this is too small to be a "hairy". The size plus the smaller bill lead me to believe this is a downy woodpecker.

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PublishedDecember 13, 2011

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