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Red Headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Photo by beaker98
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Wooded habitat along the Mississippi River at Rock Creek County Park

Notes:

This park held the largest population of red headed woodpeckers that I have ever seen. There were so many, and they do not seem like a peaceful bird. They were constantly chasing and fighting with each other. Very territorial.

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Comments (6)
beaker98
Ha ha! I think you may be right Leuba:) They are certainly feisty!
Leuba Ridgway
Another handsome bird ! maybe their behaviour goes with the red head :)
beaker98
Thanks Reza. They sure are pretty

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PublishedMarch 14, 2016

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