Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

42.0409, -74.1182

Field Notes

Description:

Checkered black & white pattern and broad white stripe down the center of the back. Small chisel-like bill, blocky head and wide shoulders. Often confused with the Hairy Woodpecker which has a longer bill.

Habitat:

Open woodlands and brushy or weedy edges. Also found in orchards, city parks, backyards and vacant lots.

Reference Links:

Downy Woodpecker, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Birds of the World
Photographed
PublishedMarch 5, 2012

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies