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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.

No species ID suggestions

Lat: 43.08, Long: -79.28

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

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