Visits mostly for suet feeders. Starts low and climbs up.

Hairy Woodpecker

Picoides villosus  L 9¼" (24 cm)

White back identifies both Hairy and similar Downy Woodpecker. Hairy is much larger, with a larger bill; outer tail feathers are entirely white. Birds in the Pacific northwest have pale grey-brown back and underparts. Rocky Mountain birds have less white spotting on wings. Male features bright red patch on crown. Call: includes a loud, sharp peek and a slurred whinny. Range: Fairly common; inhabits both open and dense forrests.