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Downy Woodpecker (male)

Picoides pubescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Male Downy Woodpecker (6 inches) along with male Northern Cardinal and White-breasted Nuthatch.

Habitat:

Bird feeders near woodlands of the Poconos

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Comments (9)
Apple
Nuthatches like to feed in odd ways..often upside down if possible. That is often a defining characteristic for them. They are a beautiful species and fun to watch at the feeder. Great shots! Beautiful cardinal as well.
Carol Snow Milne
I kept on changing the ID of the second bird. I didn't know what it was. Thank you so much!
Apple
I agree, at first glance I thought the second picture looked like a nuthatch as well.
Carol Snow Milne
My new hobby -birds while the insects and spiders rest for the winter. And have a wonderful Xmas with family and friends. :) Thanks so much for your nice compliments.

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