2 responses to “Hairy Woodpecker”

1. Holly Grant, Project Assistant says:

   September 10, 2021 at 3:09 pm

   Hi Paula, this is a Downy Woodpecker. Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers are hard to tell apart, but this webpage from FeederWatch may help you spot the differences easier. Your bird in particular has a short bill compared to the length of the head and spotted undertail feathers which both point to a Downy Woodpecker.

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   • Paula says:

     September 10, 2021 at 3:57 pm

     Thanks for the info Holly. It’s alot of fun photographing and trying to ID birds. I have alot to learn!

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