![]() Black bars can be found on the outer tail feathers on birds of the Pacific race and in Newfoundland. However, while these black bars are most easily visible from below, they may appear white from above, so a proper viewing angle is very important. In most of the Eastern U.S., Hairys have completely white outer tail feathers. ![]() The white outer tail feathers on the Downy Woodpecker are usually barred in black, giving a spotted effect. The bill on the Hairy is long and chisel-like, and if turned around, is about as long as the width of the head itself. On the Downy, the bill is rather short and thin, about one-third as long as the width of the Downy's head. The Downy is a relatively small bird at approximately 6.5″ long where the Hairy is closer in size to an American Robin, averaging 9.25" long. There are subtle plumage features that can also be useful when a good closeup view is possible as well. Overall size and bill size and shape are the most useful characters for distinguishing the two species in the field. How do I to Tell Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers Apart? It wields a much longer bill than the Downy Woodpecker's almost thornlike bill. ![]() The active little Downy Woodpecker (right) is a familiar sight at backyard feeders and in parks and woodlots, where it joins flocks of chickadees and nuthatches, barely outsizing them. The Hairy Woodpecker (left) is the larger of two lookalikes, but is still a small but powerful bird that forages along trunks and main branches of large trees. Neither species changes their plumage seasonally and the Juvenile plumage is similar to adults. Juveniles may have a wash of red, orange, or (rarely) yellow on the crown. Males of both species have a red patch on the back of the head with females looking very similar just without the red patch. These woodpeckers are the only common woodpeckers that show a vertical white stripe on the back. Meet Our Team Email Us Text Messages Customer Reviews Customer Photos Employment Opportunities Facebook Instagram: Nature Notes Blog YouTube Google Copyright Release Form Copyright Release Formīird Studies Canada Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ontario Field Ornithologists Project FeederWatch Great Backyard Bird CountĪttracting Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers to Your Backyardĭowny and Hairy woodpeckers are widely distributed across North America and are common feeder visitors here in Simcoe County, where they enjoy suet and sometimes seeds. Yard Certifications! Bird Feeding Basics Which Birds Can I Attract? Making Treats for Birds Problem Solving Kristen Martyn- Tours & Events Presentations Presentation Testimonials Native Plants 2023 Bird Food Bird Feeders and Accessories Birdbaths & Accessories Pole Systems & Hardware Bird Houses & Nesting Bird Books & Posters Mason Bees and Pollinators Gift and Garden Products Opticsĭaily Savings Club Hobby Guide Catalogue Pole System Brochure Home It's Time! Prepare for a New Generation of Birds Nature Centered Podcast Have Your Heard About Our FeederScaping Services? Upcoming Events What To Do If You Find a Baby Bird WBU Land Acknowledgement Employment Opportunities
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