The Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpecker species, with a modest length range of 5.5 to 7.1 inches. 

The feathers of these North American woodpeckers are soft, hence its name. Its wings have a black and white spotted pattern contrasting beautifully with its white belly and underparts. Males have red patches on their heads, while females do not have it.

Moreover, they are highly adaptable, thriving in urban and wild environments, such as deciduous forests, city parks, orchards, and states from Alaska to Florida. 

The bird communicates by drumming on tree trunks to mark its territory or attract a mate. 

Its diet consists mainly of insects and larvae, but it eats berries, acorns, and grains.