About the Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America. Length ranges from 14 to 18 cm. Downy woodpeckers primarily live in forested areas throughout the United States and Canada, with the exception of deserts in the southwest and the northern tundra. The bird nests in tree cavities and feeds primarily on insects, although it supplements its diet with seeds and berries. The downy woodpecker is very similar in appearance to the hairy woodpecker, although they are not closely related.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dryobates pubescens |
| Species Codes | dowwoo, DOWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Downy Woodpecker belong to?
The Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Downy Woodpecker?
The downy woodpecker is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America. Length ranges from 14 to 18 cm. Downy woodpeckers primarily live in forested areas throughout the United States and Canada, with the exception of deserts in the southwest and the northern tundra. The bird nests in tree c...
Where can I report a Downy Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Downy Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dowwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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