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Downy Woodpecker vs Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens versus Dryobates scalaris

Practice

Play a quiz with Downy Woodpecker and Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) Downy Woodpecker
Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris) Ladder-backed Woodpecker

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These two are often mixed up in quizzes. Look at the photos, then practise the pair until the field marks stick.

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Downy Woodpecker · Ladder-backed Woodpecker · My Tricky Birds