| Downy Woodpecker | Hairy Woodpecker |
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| SIZE: Smaller (6 inches) |
SIZE: Larger (9 inches) |
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BILL: Short, stubby, much shorter than depth of head. |
BILL: Long bill is nearly as long as depth of head. |
| TAILFEATHERS: 3 outermost tail feathers are white with dark spots or bars. | TAILFEATHERS: White outer tail feathers white, but lack spots or bars. |
| CALL: Flat pik or chik | CALL: Higher-pitched, bold peek |
| BEHAVIOR: More tame behavior, sometimes allows close human approach. | BEHAVIOR: Less comfortable with human presence, doesn't often allow close approach. |
