The Downy Woodpecker: Habitat, Behavior, Characteristics
Habitat Downies take home in the United States and southern Canada. They have been recorded at elevations of up to 9,000 feet. The Downies are not deep-forested birds, preferring deciduous trees. Open woodlands, river groves, orchards, swamps, farmland, and suburban backyards are all favorite haunts of the downy. Downies will also nest in city parks.…