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Old Tuesday 21st July 2009, 12:00   #1
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Unfamiliar bird, Vermont USA

This bird hit the window this morning and was stunned. I put him in a flower pot to recover, and took a pic as he did. He was about 6-7" and looked possibly like some kind of woodpecker? Anyone know?


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Old Tuesday 21st July 2009, 12:11   #2
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Looks like a juvenile Yellow - Bellied Sapsucker. Though i may be wrong....

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Old Tuesday 21st July 2009, 12:13   #3
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Agree with Phil.

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Thanks for the quick answers.. I never would have guessed.
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Old Tuesday 21st July 2009, 12:37   #5
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Oh for cute! Yes, looks woodpeckery.
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