Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

The downy woodpecker is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America. Length ranges from 14 to 18 cm. Downy woodpeckers primarily live in forested areas throughout the United States and Canada, with the exception of deserts in the southwest and the northern tundra.

A male Downy Woodpecker, in Poquott, Long Island, NY. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Wolfgang Wander.
A male Downy Woodpecker, in Poquott, Long Island, NY. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Wolfgang Wander.
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Downy Woodpecker observed by shilan_rosehip
Sep 1, 2026
Canal Rd NE, Seattle, WA, US
byshilan_rosehip
Research Grade
· 1 ID
pic mineur observed by warofe20
Sep 1, 2026
Rue Champlain, Sherbrooke, QC, CA
byElliot Simard
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Downy Woodpecker observed by spineoil
Sep 1, 2026
Santa Monica Dr, Decatur, GA, US
byspineoil
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Downy Woodpecker observed by eddomartz
Sep 1, 2026
Binghamton, NY (Binghamton University - East Drive in front of parking lot T and across the road from Rafuse Hall), Binghamton University, NY 13850, USA
byeddomartz
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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