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Hairy Woodpecker

Dryobates villosus

How to attract the Hairy Woodpecker

Description of the Hairy Woodpecker

This medium-sized woodpecker is black and white similar to the Downy Woodpecker. Males have red spots on the back of their heads.

Plants to attract the Hairy Woodpecker

Grow mature trees, both deciduous and coniferous, and leave snags for nesting and feeding.

Range of the Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker Range Map
Hairy Woodpecker
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