Hairy Woodpecker

Description

I have always found it a challenge telling the difference between the Hairy, and Downy Woodpeckers. The most common feature to look for is the size of the beak. Hairy have a much longer beak than the Downy and tend to be a bit larger overall. The female Hairy, like the Downy female, lack the red mark on the nape of the head, seen on the males.

Taken By

Scott Young

Taken On

February 10, 2026

Tagged

hairy_woopecker woodpeckers woodpecker birds bird winter wintertime ontario canada cangeo conservation wildlife perch animal vertebrate beak black hairy_woodpecker downy_woodpecker wing grey terrestrial_animal

Assignments

Wildlife