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Photo by sneakers
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Species ID Suggestions

Downy woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Hairy Woodpecker

Picoides villosus

Comments (3)

Yes i agree with Karen too.The bill size is a big clue.
Agree with Karen for the reasons she stated.
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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