Downy Woodpecker

Description:

The downy woodpecker is a small woodpecker often mistaken with the Hairy woodpecker. It is about 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in) in length.

Habitat:

It lives in woodland areas and can be seen in backyards and on trees in many parts of the United States.

Notes:

This one in particular was a female. This can be noticed by the lack of a red cap in the back part of the head which males have.