isolated downy woodpecker on a branch
Woodpeckers are federally protected birds. Harming or killing them is illegal in Illinois.
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Woodpeckers are federally protected birds. Harming or killing them is illegal in Illinois.
Downy woodpecker
Downy woodpecker
downy woodpecker
Hairy woodpeckers are slightly smaller than downy woodpeckers.
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