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Downy Woodpecker (male)

Picoides pubescens

Description:

A perky and brave woodpecker in mixed forests of North America, Picoides pubescens, the Downy Woodpecker, is characterized by its small size. Males posses a red cap. Picoides pubescens is nearly identical to its larger cousin, Picoides villosus.

Habitat:

Mixed forests near swamp.

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3 Comments

Ajwerko
Ajwerko 10 years ago

Very nice photo!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thank you so much, Satyen!

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Lovely one!

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on Apr 13, 2013

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