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Quiz: Are you a downy woodpecker whiz?

A downy woodpecker perched on a tree trunk with a spot visible where they have cleared the bark.
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How well do you know your Will County woodpeckers? Do you know a downy from a hairy?

Downy woodpeckers live in Will County year-round and are frequent visitors to our yards and bird feeders. See how much you know about these creatures on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

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