Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)

Female Downy Woodpecker photo by BarrytheBirder

This small (17 cm.) but favourite backyard bird is widespread and abundant across Canada and the U.S.A.    Most northern of the species move south in the winter.   It is found in most woodland habitats, suburban areas, parklands and orchards. It readily visits feeders non-stop and often joins mixed winter flocks of Chickadees and Nuthatches.   The male of the species has a small read patch on its nape which is lacking on the female.

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