Sex: males have a red patch od feathers on the back of their head, while females do not.

Range: Downy Woodpeckers can be found in the southern half of Canada and the northern part of the USA.

Nesting and eggs: these birds make their nests in dead trees or dead parts of trees. They peck a hole in the tree that serves as the nest, and line the bottom with wood chips. This process is done by both the male and the female, and takes about 1-3 weeks. Their eggs have a length of about 0.8 inches and a breadth of 0.6 inches, and are completely white.

Food: insects (especially wood-boring ones), grubs, tree sap, fruits, nuts, seeds, and fruits.

Population: 14 million individuals.

Fun Fact: the feather patterns on the back of a Downy woodpecker’s head is different for every bird.