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Downy Woodpecker and Hierarchy
Like High Noon at the OK Corral. A Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) sizes up its competition, a Chickadee (Paridae) and a Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus). Two pipsqueaks. As intimidation begins, Chickadee excuses itself. Leaving Downy Woodpecker and Carolina Wren to a showdown. Downy Woodpecker poofs its wing feathers. While Carolina Wren proceeds to enjoy the…