Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

The Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) is the smallest species of woodpecker in North America at total length ranges from 5.5 to 7.1 in (14 to 18 cm) and the wingspan from 9.8 to 12.2 in (25 to 31 cm). Only the male has the bit of red on the head. Its range includes almost all of the 48 states except parts of the southwest, and most of Canada, except the extreme north.

Once again, just after I painted it, one showed up and tap, tap, tapped on the pine tree in front of our house.

Family: Woodpeckers