February 4, 2021

I am a male Downy Woodpecker, 

You can tell I'm male by the red on my head

Females are just plain black and white

I'm prettier - at least that's what she said.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson