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Just took this picture, no color on belly that I can see. Pic also looks I see some down? I do have Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers and Woodpeckers.

Thanks

Downy Woodpecker

Resin

Yep, I agree with Resin - female Downy. Great shot!

Thank you

yes, female downy.

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This message was edited Jun 23, 2010 1:44 AM

DATURA12, as others said, yours is a female. If it had been a male Downy it would have had a splash of red on the back of its head.

I showed three males in the pic below. And let me call your attention to the outer white feathers on its tail. Because yours and mine have black spots, they are Downys. However, if there had been no black dots, only white, then it would have been Hairy Wp's. The two species look alike.

Hack

And larryp7639, welcome to DG. Best bird photographers around. Friendly, too.

If you get a chance, go to http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1080645/#new and tell us about your camera and len(s).

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