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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Description:

male, red patch on back of head. He's using his tail to press against the tree trunk that isn't there. That's why his tail feathers are in an "L" shape, than typical. It seems all the woodpeckers do this.

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HeatherMiller
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HeatherMiller

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2013
Submitted on Jun 9, 2013

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