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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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As to the difference between hairy and downy woodpeckers...I always thought the downy were smaller...but, based on your picture, it *appears* the downy has more "fluff" at its beak than the hairy. Or did I miss some other unique characteristic?
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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dap, yes, the Downys are a bit smaller and the beak is shorter than the Hairy's. Each has the "fluff". Downys have a white back and some specks on the edge of their wing that are lacking on the Hairy. The beak is the easiest sign. My Hairy pic didn't show the white back. Females of both lack the red patch at the nape.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: powell,Ohio
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A Bee's Best Friend
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago Illinois USA
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Try looking at the adult field sparrow.
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POM Judge & Official Non Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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Peterson's says Field Sparrow has pink bill. Tree sparrow is shown with dark "stickpin" marking on breast and there seems to be that spot in my sparrow pix.
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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I flipped them back and forth I swear at least a dozen time until it finally hit me....Its gotta be the lenght of the beak.
Sage that cardinal of yours.............. It's my ALL TIME FAVORITE!
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POM Judge & Official Non Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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hava, yep! And my daughter-in-law commented on Facebook that she liked that Cardinal pic, so I ordered a canvas-wrap of it which she should have soon. I couldn't even get out to get her a birthday card this week, so this is good!
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POM Judge & Official Non Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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You're welcome, dap. I can't remember much anymore so I keep guides on the desk and in the car.
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WG Fundraising Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kentucky
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I need a new field guide for birds, I'm still using a very old Golden Birds of North America book. I agree with recurve on your sparrow Sage, looks like a Tree Sparrow to me and it's in your winter range unlike the Chipping Sparrow which you'd only see in summer. I think the 2 tone beak gives it away. It's certainly a cute little thing!
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