laurenglorioso's Identifications

-Trophic Level= Secondary Consumer
-The Downy Woodpecker looks very similar to the Hairy Woodpecker with its black and white patterning. It is a relatively small bird with a black beak in both males and females. They tend to have a straight-backed posture.
-The Downy Woodpecker is mature at about a year old. Breeding occurs in the spring and early summer. The female will lay about 4-5 eggs, which take about 12 days to hatch.
-Most likely an adult observed, not able to provide a sex.
-The Downy Woodpecker can be found in forests, woodlands, groves and orchards, They tend to prefer deciduous forests.
-Potential Predators= House Cat