![]() ![]() ![]() These can be fed in an open tray feeder or even a window feeder for up-close bird viewing. Peanuts and black oil sunflower are also favorites of the Downy Woodpecker. As with other woodpeckers and insect eating birds, suet is a safe bet when trying to attract these checkered visitors. Suet feeders with extended bases provide space for these bottom-heavy birds to prop their tail for comfortable feeding, much like they would naturally on the trunk of a tree. These small woodpeckers can be found in open woodlands and also frequent orchards, vacant lots, city parks, and backyards making them quite common at feeders. Right: Male Downy WoodpeckerĪttracting Downy Woodpeckers to your feeder: Males are easily differentiated by a bold red patch on the back of their heads. The center of the tail is black, outlined by white border feathers that are typically lightly speckled with black spots. Sporting a black and white checkered appearance, both males and females have a white underside, black upper wing and checkered lower wings with a boldly striped face and white stripe down the center of the back. Compared to other woodpeckers, the Downy Woodpecker's bill is significantly smaller in relation to its head, however it is still a forceful tool for extracting insects from trees. Ranging from 5.5 to 6.7 inches in length and featuring a straight, chisel-like bill, blocky head, and wide shoulders, the Downy Woodpecker is a small version of the standard woodpecker build. ![]()
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