Downy Woodpecker

Description:

The Downy Woodpecker is black and white above, white below. the white cheeks are interupted by a broad black line, a thin mustuache runs from bill to the back of the neck, and there are black bars on the outer tail feathers.

Habitat:

The Downy Woodpecker ranges throughtout most of the forests in North America except in the southwestern deserts. Their habitat is in mix woodlands, parks, and suburbs.

Notes:

The Downy Woodpecker is smallest woodpecker growing up to 6 inches long. they are identical to the Hairy Woodpecker. The only way to tell them apart is by their size and their bill.