Spirit bird

Hairy Woodpecker

Dryobates villosus

"Rhythmic builder with a sharp, focused energy"

Your love for powerful raptors and the structural Tree Swallow suggests an appreciation for birds with clear purpose and precision. The Hairy Woodpecker mirrors your focused gaze and structured, textured sweater style, offering a more robust and determined energy than its smaller counterparts.

A note on your bird: it wasn't picked from the 10 you swiped through — those were just the warm-up. It was chosen from our full flock of 100 iconic Canadian birds, matching the pattern of what moved you. That's why it may be one you never met on your journey.