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Picoides pubescens
A spunky woodpecker characterized by a stark red patch on the back of the head and white polka dots on black wings, the Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in Eastern North America. Similar species include Sphyrapicus varius and Picoides villosus.
Mixed deciduous/coniferous forests.
Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you very much Maria!
Nice series, Jacob. Love these little birds!