Downy Woodpecker¶
Entry Date: 2022-01-31
Downy Woodpecker in our front yard during snowfall (same day American Robins were in our holly tree eating berries).
Notes¶
Seen often at our bird feeder eating suet. Often flies to nearby dead tree in neighbor's yard. Not to be confused with Hairy Woodpecker who is about 9 inches long while hairy is only 6.5 inches long. Hairy also has a longer beak then Downy (about twice as long). Scientists think the Downy Woodpecker evolved to look like its larger cousin to avoid conflict while feeding.
Fun fact: Woodpeckers can wrap their tongues around their brain to protect against high-speed pecking.
Sightings¶
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Photos¶
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