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Downy Woodpecker
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Woodland, suburbs, feeders.
Diet: Insects, suet.
Best time to spot: Smallest US woodpecker.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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