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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Photo by Ian B
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Description:

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are medium sized woodpeckers that are often found in midwestern to eastern United States. They have black and white striped backs as well as a bright red cap and nape. You can often hear them drilling on a nearby tree as they look for insects and other critters.

Habitat:

They are common in many forests in the mid to eastern United States.

Reference Links:

Red-bellied Woodpecker, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornith…

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