Downy Woodpecker in hand is a photograph by LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom which was uploaded on April 24th, 2013.
Downy Woodpecker in hand
Kensington Metropolitan Park spring wildlife 2240 W Buno Rd, Milford Township, MI 48380 ... more
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Downy Woodpecker in hand
Artist
LeeAnn McLaneGoetz McLaneGoetzStudioLLCcom
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Photograph - Photographs
Description
Kensington Metropolitan Park spring wildlife 2240 W Buno Rd, Milford Township, MI 48380
Adult Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest of North America's woodpeckers . The Downy Woodpecker is mainly black on the upperparts and wings, with a white back, throat and belly and white spotting on the wings. There is a white bar above the eye and one below. They have a black tail with white outer feathers barred with black. Adult males have a red patch on the back of the head whereas juvenile birds display a red cap. The Downy Woodpecker is virtually identical in plumage pattern to the much larger Hairy Woodpecker, but it can be distinguished from the Hairy by the presence of black spots on its white tail feathers and the length of its bill. The Downy Woodpecker's bill is shorter than its head, whereas the Hairy Woodpecker's bill is approximately equal to head length. The Downy Woodpecker gives a number of vocalizations, including a short pik call. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces a drumming sound with its beak as it pecks into trees.
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April 24th, 2013