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Picoides pubescens
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.
Wildlife habitat yard.
I don't know whether it was looking for bugs or grit, but this bird was working its way down the mortar between the bricks.
Spotted on Jun 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 27, 2013
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