Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)Hairy Woodpeckers are about 9” tall (23 cm). These woodpeckers have a long bill, white outer tail feathers, and a dark chest. Males will have a red patch on their head. These birds prefer forests, river groves, or anywhere where there are large trees present. Their diet consists of mostly insects, but they will occasionally eat berries, seeds, nuts, and tree sap. Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)Downy Woodpeckers are between 6-7 inches tall (14-17 cm) and they have a white chest, a black and white back, and males will have a red nape. It prefers wooded areas as its habitat but can also be found in cities where there are deciduous trees such as aspens or willows. Its diet consists of mostly insects, favoring beetles and ants, but will also forage for seeds and berries. |
Last updated: October 15, 2024