The scientific name for the Downy woodpecker is Picoides pubescens. The Downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. It is also one of the most common woodpeckers.
The scientific name for the Downy woodpecker is Picoides pubescens. The Downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. It is also one of the most common woodpeckers.
In most areas of habitat, the Downy Woodpecker is a year-round resident, but at northern extreme of range, the Downy Woodpecker may move south for the winter.
No, they are omnivores.
They migrate south
the Downy woodpecker doesn't mate for life. it only mates during the summer. the incubation period is 28-30 days.