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Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Photo by janis
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive black and white pattern and bold red head on this medium-size woodpecker.

Habitat:

On tree over stream in bottomland

Reference Links:

Red-headed woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornitho…

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