William G. HartfordHairy Woodpecker, male
Dan GarberHairy Woodpecker, female
Hairy Woodpecker, juvenile
William G. Hartford Hairy Woodpecker, male
Scientific Name: Picoides villosus.
Family: Woodpecker.
Length: 9-1/4 inches.
Wingspan: 15 inches.
Distinctive Markings: Black-and-white spotted back and wings with white underparts. Female lacks red on back of head.
Nest: Cavity excavated by both sexes; female usually lays four white eggs.
Voice: A strong “peek” or “peech,” sharper than the downy.
Habitat: Forests, but may move to open country in fall and winter.
Diet: Insects, larvae of woodborers, fruit and nuts.
Backyard Favorites: Suet, sunflower seeds, meat scraps and peanut butter.
Listen to the Hairy Woodpecker’s song and learn where to spot them!
Bird songs provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Range maps provided by Kaufman Field Guides, the official field guide of Birds & Blooms.
Photos
- William G. Hartford
Hairy Woodpecker, male
- Dan Garber
Hairy Woodpecker, female
Hairy Woodpecker, juvenile
Information
William G. Hartford Hairy Woodpecker, male
Scientific Name: Picoides villosus.
Family: Woodpecker.
Length: 9-1/4 inches.
Wingspan: 15 inches.
Distinctive Markings: Black-and-white spotted back and wings with white underparts. Female lacks red on back of head.
Nest: Cavity excavated by both sexes; female usually lays four white eggs.
Voice: A strong “peek” or “peech,” sharper than the downy.
Habitat: Forests, but may move to open country in fall and winter.
Diet: Insects, larvae of woodborers, fruit and nuts.
Backyard Favorites: Suet, sunflower seeds, meat scraps and peanut butter.
Bird Song & Range Map
Listen to the Hairy Woodpecker’s song and learn where to spot them!
Bird songs provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Range maps provided by Kaufman Field Guides, the official field guide of Birds & Blooms.
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