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Hairy Woodpecker

Scientific Name: Picoides villosus Family: Picidae Order: Piciformes
Size: 9.25 in. Range: Throughout US Habitat: Mature woods
Comments: "Hard to tell from the Downy except for size, note thicker bill"

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Photo 1 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2014-08-15


Photo 2 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2014-08-15


Photo 3 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2014-08-16


Photo 4 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2006-11-23

"Note the thick bill, and only slightly smaller than the Flicker"


Photo 5 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2013-01-01


Photo 6 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2006-11-23

"Horrible light, shot at 1/50 sec with ISO 800. Downy?"


Photo 7 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2013-01-01


Photo 8 of 8.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2013-01-01