The Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens, is a cute little woodpecker that loves suet feeders and even sunflower seeds. A common sight at many backyard feeders, it is around 9.5" long with a short beak, white body, and black wings with white stripes. The male has a dot of red on the back of his head.

Here are some photos of male downy woodpeckers.

Downy Woodpecker Information



















This last one was sleeping at this spot for at least 20 minutes :)



Downy Woodpecker Photos - Female

Downy Woodpecker Information
Birding Encyclopedia


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Photos by Lisa Shea