Downy Woodpecker

in #birds6 years ago

Hello Steemians

The smallest and the most common woodpecker in eastern North America.
This is a female Downy, lacking the bright red patch on the back
of it's crown of the male.
They are found throughout North America, except in....

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the far north.
They can be attracted to backyard feeders, and prefer
a suet type feed.

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Such a pretty little bird. i love woodpeckers and I have a pair the visit my tree. It amazes me at the speed they knock knock the tree.

They are enjoyable to watch.