January 10, 2023

I am a male Downy Woodpecker,

I have a small red patch on the back of my head

It's not too impressive

Or even vaguely suggestive

So I drum on trees to impress girls instead.

Location: City of Cocoa

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

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson