Downy Woodpecker

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  • Small; Straight pointy bill, straight posture
  • Black and white checkered wings, striped head
  • Males have a red patch on back of head
  • Forage for food on tree trunks and limbs
  • Habitat: Woodlands, around deciduous trees, orchards, backyards
  • Local Sightings: Rosemont, Rolling Hill Park