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Downy vs Hairy Woodpeckers: Calls, Rattles and Drums
A pair of birds that can often be confused are the Downy and Hairy Woodpecker. This makes sense as they both look nearly identical, hosting very similar colors and field marks, found in similar habitats and are both found in almost all parts of North America. Luckily, there are quite a few visual and auditory clues we can use to help differentiate these two.
In this episode, we will go over the three main sounds they make, noting the differences between each to help you master the two most common woodpecker species you will typically encounter.
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