Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)

Statewide and common in NC, Downy Woodpeckers are found throughout the U.S. and southern Canada and are common back yard feeder birds for suet and sunflower seeds.
Downy Woodpecker and Eastern Bluebird Downy Woodpecker (male) and an Eastern Bluebird
Durham Co., NC
31 Jan 2010

Both birds are waiting their turn on the suet feeder below.

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