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Downy woodpecker (female)

Dryobates pubescens

Description:

The downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. Females lack the red patch on the back of the head.

Habitat:

Spotted in open mixed woods foraging on a rotten snag.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Spotted on Oct 19, 2022
Submitted on Nov 14, 2022

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