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Winter is a good time to search for downy and hairy woodpeckers. With luck you might find both species in the same Boulder County Park.<\/p>\n

Identifying which bird you are viewing is a tricky challenge. Both birds sport dazzling black and white feathers. The feathers are patterned in spots, stripes and solid black or white. A patch of red feathers on the back of the head marks the males. The feather patterns on the two species closely resemble each other.<\/p>\n

To watch for downy and hairy woodpeckers, spend some time exploring places with trees. Woodpeckers need trees like goldfish need water.<\/p>\n

Downy woodpeckers<\/strong> like forests with a variety of trees. They visit trees in city parks and trees around houses. Downies sometimes check out bird feeders.<\/p>\n

Hairy woodpeckers<\/strong> prefer mixed forests with larger trees. Hairies are not as common around towns.<\/p>\n

Downies and hairies search for food in different ways even on the same tree. The smaller downy is a little acrobat, often hanging upside down under a tiny twig or clinging to a slender weed stem in the grass. The heavier hairy searches along tree trunks and large branches. Sometimes hairies forage on the ground.<\/p>\n

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