Downy Woodpecker
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Photo Credit: Donna Dewhurst
The black and white Down Woodpecker is a pint-sized forager that is comfortable around humans and often frequents feeders with other species. They have a bright red patch of feathers on their heads and are often observed hanging in seemingly precarious positions while feeding.