Did you ever see a bird on the back of a raccoon? We saw this amazing sight in our own backyard!
The brave little bird is a Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). Downy is the smallest woodpecker in North America. Piculets are smaller and live on several other continents. Downy is 5.5 – 7.1 inches (14-18 cm) long and weighs 0.71 – 1.16 ounces (20-33 g). The wingspan ranges from 9.8 – 12.2 inches (25-31 cm).
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