Hairy Woodpecker

Dryobates villosus

The hairy woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker that is found in North America. It is approximately 250 mm in length with a 380 mm wingspan. With an estimated population in 2020 of almost nine million individuals, the hairy woodpecker is listed by the IUCN as a species of least concern.

Adult female, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Dewitp.
Adult female, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Dewitp.
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Carpintero velloso observed by nestorh
Apr 18, 2026
San Ignacio, Chalatenango, SV
byNestor Herrera
Research Grade
· 1 ID
pic chevelu observed by marcolivierbeausoleil
Apr 18, 2026
Québec, CA
byMarc-Olivier Beausoleil
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Hairy Woodpecker observed by ymmjpd
Apr 18, 2026
Ridge South of Abasand Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
byJean-Pierre De Villiers
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Hairy Woodpecker observed by ymmjpd
Apr 18, 2026
Ridge South of Abasand Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
byJean-Pierre De Villiers
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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