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Picoides pebescens
I found this bird in a city park. It has a black head, sides, and tail, with white stripes and patches. It has a long narrow beak. It was about 6 in. long.
The downy woodpecker is typically found in deciduous woods, open woodlands, and along streams. They generally feed in tall weeds. I found this particular bird in a city park, perched on a tree.
I agree with Ashley, this looks most like a Downy Woodpecker. There are a couple of Sapsuckers that may be found in your area, but they look much different. Here are a couple of links so you can compare:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-n...
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Willi...
Spotted on Dec 8, 2014
Submitted on Dec 16, 2014
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