I would place my money on TexWisGirl's answer. We have these at our feeders, too, and I *always* have a difficult time distinguishing between hairy and downy.
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female or juvenile downy. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a hairy woodpecker. Or a downy. They look alike but the hairy is bigger.
ReplyDeleteit is a black and white wood pecker. there now you know..LOL i think you should go with TexWisGirl.. the bird lady knows.... he is beautiful
ReplyDeleteI like this series regardless of its exact name. I like his spotted look.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tex. She knows. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteA friendly thing, isn't it? I have no idea what kind it is. Nice shots though!
ReplyDeleteFriendly little guy, you got pretty close. I love the speckled feathers.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a female Downey woodpecker. We have several Downey and the larger Hairy---they look the same only larger. they seem not afraid at all. MB
ReplyDeleteYep female downy...or it could be a juvenile.
ReplyDeleteI'd say the same as all the rest...a Downy
ReplyDeleteNice that you were able to get so close. I agree with the Downy ID.
ReplyDeleteA great find, whatever he is...nice shots!
ReplyDeleteGo with what TexWisGirl says, I'd say she knows. Great capture!!
ReplyDeleteI would place my money on TexWisGirl's answer. We have these at our feeders, too, and I *always* have a difficult time distinguishing between hairy and downy.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you can now get your ticket for Smithsonian's Museum Day Live! (We went to the Benjamin Harrison home last year.) http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/tickets/
Lindy
Judging by the size, I would say a Hairy. The longer bill and no spots on the inside of the tail, also say Hairy.
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