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 Hairy Woodpecker
   Picoides villosus

Status:

Occasional

SP, S, F, W

 Hairy Woodpeckers look quite similar to Downy Woodpeckers, but can be distinguished by their larger bill and overall size. These birds are considerably less common than Downy Woodpeckers. Most Hairy Woodpecker sightings occur during summer.
 

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