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Picoides pubescens
The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. Adults are mainly black on the upper parts and wings, with a white back, throat and belly and white spotting on the wings. There is a white bar above the eye and one below. They have a black tail with white outer feathers barred with black. Adult males have a red patch on the back of the head whereas juvenile birds display a red cap.
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Thanks guys!
He was actually a very cooperative little chap & hung around for ages posing for me!
Excellent shots! I wish I could do that well.
Excellent - like the last shot Karen!
Nice shots!