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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens

Description:

The smallest woodpecker in North America. Has a white back, black nape and black wings with white spotting. Underparts are white. Face is white with black stripes. Hindcrown patch is red. Tail is black with black-spotted or barred white outer tail feathers. Bill is black and short.

Habitat:

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 6, 2013
Submitted on Jan 10, 2014

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