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Jan 2, 2021

Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus)

 

Photo by BarrytheBirder
The first thing to notice about this female Hairy Woodpecker is her large and thick bill, plus her overall size is about twice the size of the smaller Downy Woodpecker.   It is usually found in forests and likes mature woodland areas, but will show up at backyard feeders particularly in winter.  It is normally widespread in North America year-round. There's normally one or two at my backyard feeders twice a day.
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BarrytheBirder

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