The 25 MOST Common Birds in Canada! (2022)
#2. Downy Woodpecker
Identifying Characteristics:
These woodpeckers have a short bill and are relatively small.
Color-wise, they have white bellies, with a mostly black back that features streaks and spots of white.
Male birds have a distinctive red spot on the back of their head, which females lack.
Downy Woodpeckers are one of the most common birds in Canada! You probably recognize them, as they are seen in most backyards.
Downy Woodpecker Range Map
Luckily, this woodpecker species is easy to attract to your backyard. The best foods to use are suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts (including peanut butter). You may even spot them drinking sugar water from your hummingbird feeders! If you use suet products, make sure to use a specialized suet bird feeder.
Identifying Characteristics:
These woodpeckers have a short bill and are relatively small.
Color-wise, they have white bellies, with a mostly black back that features streaks and spots of white.
Male birds have a distinctive red spot on the back of their head, which females lack.
Downy Woodpeckers are one of the most common birds in Canada! You probably recognize them, as they are seen in most backyards.
Downy Woodpecker Range Map
Luckily, this woodpecker species is easy to attract to your backyard. The best foods to use are suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts (including peanut butter). You may even spot them drinking sugar water from your hummingbird feeders! If you use suet products, make sure to use a specialized suet bird feeder.
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27 June 2022
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