Hairy Woodpeckers and Downy Woodpeckers look very similar and are sometimes hard to tell apart. The major difference between the two is their size. The Downy Woodpecker is the smaller one. These birds eat insects found beneath the bark on trees, and they nest in the holes in the sides of trees. They are generally black with white bellies and a white stripe down their backs. The males have red patches on their heads.

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