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Hairy woodpecker (juvenile male)

Leuconotopicus villosus

Description:

The Hairy Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with a longer bill than the Downy. The juvenile male's red patch on his head will move toward the back of his head as he ages. As an adult, the red patch will be at the back of his head.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Riparian forest area.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 3 years ago

Thank you Single D.

Single D
Single D 3 years ago

He's a cutie

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

DuPont, Washington, United States

Spotted on Jun 22, 2020
Submitted on Jun 25, 2020

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