Downy Woodpecker
Male - Downy males have red patch on the back of the head. Both male and female (below) have white backs; both are checkered and spotted with black and white; and both have spots on their outer tail feathers. Downy woodpeckers are common in forests, wood lots, parks and suburbs.
Female
Hairy Woodpecker
Male - Similar to the Downy, the Hairy is larger, with a larger bill. Its outer tail feathers are completely white. The Hairy woodpecker has a white back and black and white spotted wings. The male has a red patch on the back of its head. The Hairy woodpecker is found in open woodlands, suburbs and parks.
