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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Hairy Woodpecker observed by galton
Oct 17, 2026
Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 5495 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E4, Canada
bygalton
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Hairy Woodpecker observed by softanimalbody
Oct 17, 2026
SE Serban Rd, Sandy, OR, US
byEdie Rylander
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Hairy Woodpecker observed by benhartshorn
Oct 17, 2026
Linden Ave, Guelph/Eramosa, ON, CA
bybenhartshorn
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Hairy Woodpecker observed by montanaclan
Oct 17, 2026
Emerald Lake Dr, Seeley Lake, MT, US
byBrendan Moynahan
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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