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Birds
A larger, longer-billed twin of the downy, preferring bigger trunks and mature woods.
Field facts
HabitatMature forest, wooded parks
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesDowny woodpecker
Field note: Its call is a sharp peek, flatter and louder than the downy's.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Retain standing dead trees where they are not a hazard.
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