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Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

eBird code: dowwoo

Species Profile

Species notes

The downy woodpecker is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America. Length ranges from 14 to 18 cm. Downy woodpeckers primarily live in forested areas throughout the United States and Canada, with the exception of deserts in the southwest and the northern tundra. The bird nests in tree cavities and feeds primarily on insects, although it supplements its diet with seeds and berries. The downy woodpecker is very similar in appearance to the hairy woodpecker, although they are not closely related.

Scientific nameDryobates pubescens
FamilyWoodpeckers
OrderPiciformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Wingspan (m)30.8
Mass (kg)28

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureJanuary 02, 2026
Earliest captureJanuary 02, 2026
Locations0 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Downy Woodpecker photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
500
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
6984 × 4660
Megapixels
32.5
File size
15 MB
Location
Unknown