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The Montana Animal Field Guide is a joint project between the Natural Heritage Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Montana FWP, through its employees and citizen commission, provides for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.


Downy Woodpecker--Male
Downy Woodpecker Photo
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
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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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