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Picoides villosus
Downy Woodpecker in Temperate Rain Forest. Males have a small red patch on the back of the head.
Olympic National Park.
Gracias Marta.
Cute!
Thgank you Forest Dragon for the correct ID.
Great capture, Luis! I was wondering if this might be a Hairy instead of a Downy, though. The bill looks longer than I would expect with a Downy. I love the gray plumage. :-)
Spotted on Jun 29, 2014 Submitted on Dec 27, 2014
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Gracias Marta.
Cute!
Thgank you Forest Dragon for the correct ID.
Great capture, Luis! I was wondering if this might be a Hairy instead of a Downy, though. The bill looks longer than I would expect with a Downy. I love the gray plumage. :-)