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Hairy Woodpecker

Picoides villosus

Description:

This is a medium-sized woodpecker of about 18–26 cm (7.1–10 in) in length. Coloration is predominately white and black. The male has either one or two red spots on the back side of the head.

Habitat:

Conifer, hardwood or mixed forests.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

love the second photo!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Mar 6, 2012
Submitted on May 7, 2012

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