Male Downy Woodpecker

What is the only state in the U.S. where Downy Woodpeckers are not found? Hawai'i!

This male Downy Woodpecker foraged on a mossy trunk in Washington State near photographer Gregg Thompson. Interestingly, male and female Downy Woodpeckers often look for food on different parts of the tree: males usually on the more productive branches while the females forage closer to the trunk.

See other photos of this bird here and here.

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