The downy woodpecker is the smallest of the woodpeckers found on the east coast and is about the size of a titmouse. Except for a small patch of red on the crown of the male, both male and female are a mix of black and white barring on top and mostly white underneath. The hairy woodpecker looks very similar, but is quite a bit larger. The hairs around the base of their bill are more noticeable than other woodpeckers. It is to protect their eyes from sawdust when they are pecking at trees. The tail is used as a prop like this one is doing with it's tail. They are also attracted to peanut butter, which is what this one is eating.
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