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If you have purchased Steve's birds in the past, you already know that each bird is a little unique and wonderful. It is the slight variation in the feathers or beak that makes each bird a work of art. Know that every bird is made with great care and craftsmanship, and the variation is what gives them life.
The Downy Woodpecker
"The smallest woodpecker in North America, common and widespread, although it avoids the arid southwest. In the east this is the most familiar member of the family, readily entering towns and city parks, coming to backyard bird feeders. Its small size makes it versatile, and it may forage on weed stalks as well as in large trees. In winter it often joins roving mixed flocks of chickadees, nuthatches, and other birds in the woods." Audubon Society