I've seen many birds in the backyard... and have been watching the different species of beauty for a majority of my life. But I haven't seen this one before and I'm utterly stumped!
It's slightly smaller than the Red-Bellied Woodpecker, the beak is longer than a Downy's, and it is covered in gray feathers. Not many other colors except for light black and spots of white on the wings.
They liked the watermelon I previously placed near the feeder and they weren't too afraid of my presence outside. Could it be a juvenile Norther Flicker? I'm more knowledgeable with Songbirds and Nuthatches than the Woodpecker family.
It's a sweet little bird whatever it is. Thanks in advance!
It's slightly smaller than the Red-Bellied Woodpecker, the beak is longer than a Downy's, and it is covered in gray feathers. Not many other colors except for light black and spots of white on the wings.
They liked the watermelon I previously placed near the feeder and they weren't too afraid of my presence outside. Could it be a juvenile Norther Flicker? I'm more knowledgeable with Songbirds and Nuthatches than the Woodpecker family.
It's a sweet little bird whatever it is. Thanks in advance!