Downy Woodpeckers are small versions of the classic woodpecker body plan. They have a straight, chisel-like bill, blocky head, wide shoulders, and straight-backed posture as they lean …

The downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America. Length ranges from 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in). Downy woodpeckers primarily live in …

The active little Downy Woodpecker is a familiar sight at backyard feeders and in parks and woodlots, where it joins flocks of chickadees and nuthatches, barely outsizing them. An often …

The smallest woodpecker in North America, common and widespread, although it avoids the arid southwest. In the east this is the most familiar member of the family, readily entering towns …

Tiny woodpecker, common and widespread across much of North America. Black-and-white plumage is nearly identical to the larger Hairy Woodpecker. Focus on the bill: Downy has a …

At six and one-half inches in length, the downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in Illinois. Its bill is small, too. It has white back feathers, white belly feathers, white feather stripes on the …

Apr 24, 2025 · As North America’s smallest woodpecker, it’s known for its friendly demeanor, acrobatic foraging, and high-pitched “pik” calls. Whether you’re a beginner birder or a …

The Downy Woodpecker's black bill is smaller and finer-tipped than that of other North American woodpeckers — more forceps than chisel — allowing this species to pierce shallow insect …

The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest of our North American woodpeckers, measuring about 6-7 inches long, which is approximately 2 inches shorter than the similar-looking Hairy …

Mar 20, 2025 · A downy woodpecker is a small black and white bird that visits suet feeders. Listen to their call and see photos of males and females.