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Downies can easily be mistaken for the larger Hairy Woodpecker, which is closer to 9 ½ inches. The two birds can be distinguished by bill size compared to their heads. The Downy’s bill is about half the width of the head, and the Hairy’s bill is about the same as the width of the head. All-Birds.com

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Hairy Woodpecker

Date Submitted: July 11, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/6/10

Observation Time: 8:50 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Hairy Woodpecker

Scientific Name: Picoides villosus

Hairy Woodpecker

Comments: None

More Information: Project Feeder Watch

Previous, Subsequent, or Similar Sightings:
Downy Woodpecker, 1/29/09
Downy Woodpecker, 8/8/09
Red-bellied Woodpecker, 5/7/11

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