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  1. Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) Length ranges from 140 to 180 mm (5.5 to 7.1 in), compared to Hairy woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) 250 mm (9.8 in) in length #Wisconsin #IowaCountyWI #BirdsOfMastodon #Dryobatesvillosus #Dryobatespubescens

  2. Downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) Length ranges from 140 to 180 mm (5.5 to 7.1 in), compared to Hairy woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) 250 mm (9.8 in) in length #Wisconsin #IowaCountyWI #BirdsOfMastodon #Dryobatesvillosus #Dryobatespubescens

  3. Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)

    It was a dreary day in Annandale and on this visit, my nieces were outside planting tomatoes. I saw the Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) in the trees and scampered to my car to grab my camera. This woodpecker is a frequent visitor to my backyard suet feeder but photographing the bird has been challenging as the bird hides in the thick of the juniper trees.

    Downy Woodpecker are easily recognised by their black and white plumage, with a white belly, black wings dotted with white spots, [...]

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  4. @EmmaKelley
    #DownyWoodpecker #DryobatesPubescens
    The smallest woodpecker in North America, common & widespread, although it avoids the arid southwest. In the east this is the most familiar member of the family, readily entering towns & city parks, coming to backyard bird feeders. Its small size makes it versatile, & it may forage on weed stalks as well as in large trees. In winter it often joins roving mixed flocks of chickadees, nuthatches, & others.

    FYI: can't talk, just tweek, whinny, drum.