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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Description:

Smallest woodpecker in North America.

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this woodpecker in the lower understory of the forest in Short hills park. I'm pretty sure it's the downy woodpecker but appreciate any suggestions if I'm incorrect.

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Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Spotted on Jul 28, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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