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Downy Woodpecker
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Liezel Dsouza (ldsouza)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-12-23 |
| Categories: Birds |
| Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 500mm f4L |
| Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds |
| Details: Tripod: Yes |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-12-23 11:18 |
| Viewed: 3780 |
| Points: 2 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
The smallest and most common American woodpecker, the Downy Woodpecker is found throughout most of North America from Alaska to Florida. It lives in a variety of habitats from wilderness forests to urban backyards, and comes readily to bird feeders.
Description
Small woodpecker.
Black and white plumage.
Plain white back.
Small, pointed bill.
Size: 14-17 cm (6-7 in)
Wingspan: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 21-28 g (0.74-0.99 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male with red patch on back of head, female with black patch.
Guess I got the male.
TFS
Liezel |
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Hi Liezel
Nice shot of this little woodpecker with good details and composition.
TFS
Ralf
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