Male Downy Woodpecker .....( Picoides
pubescens )
 Male Downy Woodpecker © DigiPixels_Image
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These are the only members of the Family Picidae. that has a white back. This is a Male Downy.
They are found across Canada. They live on tree-boring insects, berries, acorns, sap, and some
seeds. All Woodpeckers have a chisel-bill, strong four toed feet and long tongues. They may be
found in forests, and shade trees. The male is adorned with a bright red patch on the back of
the head. It can be seen quite clearly in the next image. These birds are friendly and
quite curious.
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