it seems that Hairy Woodpecker x Downy Woodpecker seems the correct diagnosis. Given the Hairy Woodpecker like calls, the barred undertail, the intermediate size (as judged by us in field, more like Hairy Woodpecker) and bill, and the Rocky Mountain Hairy Woodpecker like head pattern. The bird was recorded (by Nick) giving a Hairy-like "PEEK" call. Perhaps a Rocky Mountain Hairy wandered down to the lowlands and bred with an eastern Downy (there was a montane Hairy at Van's Grove, Bent County, well into May last year - and again this year). The supercilium and white stripe below the auriculars are both on the narrow side, more like a montane Hairy than either Rocky Mountain or Eastern Downy. Downy Woodpeckers are one of the most common woodpeckers in the United. The head shape was usually flattish, more like that of a Hairy. Male birds have a distinctive red spot on the back of their head, which females lack. Then we looked at the beak, and well, it was in between that of Downy and Hairy (probably more like Downy). It was only later that we realized the thing had a barred undertail. 2022 Downy Woodpecker Physical Characteristics Color Black White Skin Type. We then saw the dark wings and became excited about the bird being a Rocky Mountain Hairy. Facts about downy woodpecker WebOur smallest woodpecker, the downy is also. Giving a rattle call that sounded much like that of a Hairy Woodpecker. Male birds have a distinctive red spot on the back of their head, which females lack. Color-wise, they have white bellies with a mostly black back that features streaks and spots of white. This year-round resident gives a metallic rattle and high-pitched pit most of the year. Dryobates pubescens Identifying Characteristics: Relatively small and has a small bill compared to other woodpecker species. It circles around branches in search of food and sometimes perches crosswise on a twig much like a sparrow might do. "We first noticed this bird because it flew towards us In Californias oak woodlands the small black-and-white striped Nuttalls Woodpecker hitches up branches and twigs of oaks, willows, and cottonwoods. Steve found this bird with Nick Moore and he takes up the story:
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