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Downy Woodpecker
tetoneon

Downy Woodpecker (picoides pubescens)

Those bars you see on the white tail feathers along with this small beak are good signs to distinguish this bird from the larger look alike, Hairy Woodpecker. I think this may be an immature male.
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Habitat
garden
Location
New Jersey
Date taken
September, 2016
Scientific name
picoides pubescens
Equipment used
Canon 7d; 400mm f5.6
delia todd
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He's gorgeous Tee. I love these wee ones.

Did he make that hole in the tree?

A super picture - many thanks my friend.
 
Mohamad Kamrani
You know i love woodies Teto , they move fast on trees , you have taken a very nice shot of this lovely bird , very beautiful pose , perch and setting , many tfs mf ;)

mo
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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A stunning capture of this lovely woodpecker, TN ... great work ... tfs ...
 
Chris G6 UXU
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A cracker of a detailed shot, pose and setting Teto, many tfs and over here the nature reserves tend to ring a lot of their birds on site. Have a good weekend Teto.
 

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North America
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