all See photos of more woodpecker species birders should know. Although this bird is at least 25% larger than the downy woodpecker, the difference isn’t obvious when they’re not together.

In the cold, blustery days of January, one bird species brings joy and light. Its name alone, downy woodpecker, exudes a sense of warmth, and if you have any trees in your neighborhood ...

Woodpeckers make their home on almost every continent. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes — from the massive pileated woodpecker to the cute compact downy woodpecker, they’re a family ...