Birds of the American River Parkway

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Nuttall's woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii) is a species of woodpecker named after naturalist Thomas Nuttall in 1843. They are found in oak woodlands of California and are similar to the ladder-backed woodpecker genetics and in appearance.

Downy Woodpecker

The Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is a species of woodpecker, the smallest in North America.

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