Woodpecker
Woodpecker
I think this might be a female ladder-backed woodpecker, but I am not sure. If you know what type this is, please comment and tell me!
This woodpecker feeder was made by my husband Chris, at my request, after seeing one over at Jessica’s!
∗ Jessica has commented that this is a Downy woodpecker, not a ladderback! You can read her comment for more details.
Hi Pigeon…. What you have is a Female Downy Woodpecker. Ladder Backs have no white on their backs and they are only found in the southwest US and Mexico. Good guess, they look a lot alike. Hairy Woodpeckers also look like Downy’s but they are a little bigger and their beaks are longer. I’m so excited that you are becoming more interested in birding. Once you start you get more and more hooked. Before long you will be learning so much. I only became hooked in the last year and I am so surprised at all I’ve learned in a short time. Do you have a simple field guide with good photos? I’ve learned the most just from reading them. Have fun and let me know if there is anything I can help you with. It a great hobby!!!
Comment by Jessica — December 30, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
Thank-you Jessica!
Comment by admin — December 30, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
That is a very cute Downy that you captured there!
Comment by Shelley — December 30, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
He is cute, isn’t he?
Comment by admin — December 30, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
Nice picture. He’s so cute. Tell Chris I like his feeder.
Comment by Margaret — December 31, 2008 @ 8:29 am
Downys (Downies?) are sort of common around these parts, I think - we get a couple of them at the feeder routinely, and I love it when they show up. Now look out for a red bellied one - notable because of their red…head, actually. And Jessica can help set you straight - she knows her birds!
Comment by Ben — December 31, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
You are loving your new camera aren’t you?
Great shot. I know nothing about birds…except for one thing - lol! ….so I will learn along with you.
Comment by Jen — January 1, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
Margaret - Chris says thanks.
Ben - I took a few photos of the male downey today - he has a red head, I will post them soon.
Jen, I am loving my new camera, and it will be fun to learn more about the birds.
Comment by admin — January 1, 2009 @ 9:13 pm