Scott Hubbard Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I dont' think I'll ever be able to tell the difference. Most in my area are Downy. Like I am pretty sure this is Bird 1 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jacobmccandles/32277440408 I know a Hairy Woodpecker is supposed to have a longer bill. This one look longer but it probably just the angle or something. Bird 2 -https://www.flickr.com/photos/jacobmccandles/44331789580 Is is a Downy also? Richmond, VA on Dec 2, 2018 Sometime, I'd like to get a picture of a Hairy identified to add to my bird species count. Thanks, Scott H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I believe both are downy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Yes, both Downies. Most Downies have the black spots on the white tail feathers and Hairies do not, at least here in the east. Hairies are larger, about the size of a Red-bellied Woodpecker. You would probably notice the difference in size at this distance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarscadden Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Agree with both Downy - blunter forehead as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Both are Downy’s. Second one looks as though it towel dried its hair after a bath 😄 haha. Great pictures by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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