Downy Woodpecker
by Trina Ansel
Title
Downy Woodpecker
Artist
Trina Ansel
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
A little male downy woodpecker perched in the crape myrtle tree, waiting for some suet in the spring time.
Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker of North America. It has black and white plumage, with white in the middle of the back, and also on breast and belly, where white becomes greyish. Wings are black with white spots. Tail is black, with white outer feathers, and sometimes barred with black. Head is black, and we can see a white stripe above and below eyes. It has whitish feathers above the bill, black cheeks, and thin black moustache extending to the neck and upper sides of breast. Male has a small red patch on the rear crown.Bill is thick, short, black and chisel-shaped, but smaller than other woodpeckers. Eyes are dark. Legs and feet are pale grey.Female lacks red patch on head. She has black patch.
Juvenile male has red forehead, but lacks red patch on rear crown.Juvenile female is similar, but lacks red.
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May 19th, 2016
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Comments (13)
Debra Martz
Beautiful composition and clarity! Congratulations on being chosen as one of William's Weekly Wows!! Well deserved!! LF
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on this fabulous work being chosen as one of William's Weekly Wowies in the Wild Birds of the World group! l/f
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations for being chosen for a WoWie in the Wild Birds of the World group. Sweet little Downy capture. L
Cindy Treger
Trina, congratulations on being chosen as one of William's Weekly Wows. Adorable capture. f/l
William Tasker
Trina, you won a WOWIE! This awesome image has been chosen as one of the William's Weekly Wows found in the discussions tab of the group, Wild Birds Of The World.
Trina Ansel replied:
Thank you so much, William! I appreciate the compliment! That means so much! :)
William Tasker
Beautiful details, Trina, and a very find shot! Your beautiful and identified bird image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F
Trina Ansel replied:
Thank you so much, William, for the feature in "Wild Birds of the World." I appreciate the compliment!! :)
Don Columbus
Congratulations Trina, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!
Trina Ansel replied:
Thank you, Don, for the feature of "Woodpecker" in the group "A Birding Group - Wings"! :)
Anita Faye
Such a wonderful little beauty Trina! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Trina Ansel replied:
Thank you so much, Anita, for the feature of "Woodpecker" in the group "Poetic Poultry!" I appreciate it :)
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pleasure I chose this piece of artwork from your portfolio to FEATURE on our homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. This is the quality of fine art that makes it a joy to share with other artists and prospective customers. Thanks for sharing! Liked and faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)
Trina Ansel replied:
Thank you so much, Randy, for the feature of "Woodpecker" in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery." I appreciate the compliment! :)
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