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Downy Woodpecker is a common breeding resident of Newfoundland. It is
smaller than the Hairy Woodpecker (see below) with a short bill. Photo ©
Karen Chappell
Hairy Woodpecker is a common breeding resident in Newfoundland. It can be
found in most forest types. The bird on the left is an immature. The one on the
right is an adult Male. Only the males have the red spot on the back of the
head.
Black-backed Woodpecker is an uncommon resident of Newfoundland. This
species has no white on the front of the head, and only a tiny speck of white
near the eye. Like its name suggests, it has a black back. The bird shown here
is a female - distinguished by the lack of any yellow on the forehead. The
Three-toed Woodpecker is a slightly smaller bird that is more common in
Labrador. It has a white back and more white on the front and sides of the head.
Northern Flicker (sometimes called Yellow-shafted Flicker or Common
Flicker), is a common breeding resident of Newfoundland. It regularly visits
back-yard feeders, especially in winter. Both of these pictures show a female.
Notice the barred back, the spotted flanks, the red patch on the back of the
head, and gray cap. The male has a black "moustache" mark - the female
has a plain brown face. Both male and female have a broad black crescent or band
across the upper chest.
