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Downy woodpeckers are tiny, usually around 5" head to tip of the tail. Click this sentence to hear the call of the downy woodpecker The male downy has a red marking on the back of his head. The female does not have the red. |
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At left, Jan. 25, 2007, Downy clinging to a deck rail, surveying the bird feeder situtation. Below: Jan. 25, 2007--A Downy just landing on the suet feeder. Notice the pattern on the wings, |
 Nov. 18, 2006: Male Downy hanging onto suet feeder, looking around. |
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Above left: Jan. 25, 2007-Downy male on suet feeder, female cardinal on tree branch in background. Above: Female Downy and a friend meet for lunch at the suet feeder, Jan. 25, 2007. Left: Jan. 25, 2007-Female Downy visits the sunflower feeder. |
