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Downy Woodpecker

Picoides pubescens
(Picidae)

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S5

Agency Status
USFWS:
USFS: none
BLM: none

General Description

The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Migration

In Bozeman area, vertical movements observed in fall.

Ecology

Reproductive Characteristics

Flying young seen in Jul near Fortine . Statewide nesting occurs in Jun.

Citations & Sources

Lenard, S., J. Carlson, J. Ellis, C. Jones, and C. Tilly. 2003. P. D. Skaar's Montana Bird Distribution, 6th Edition. Montana Audubon, Helena, Montana. vi + 144 pp.
NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. 2002. Version 1.6 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: NatureServe. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer. (Accessed: March 20, 2003 ).

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