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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

The most common woodpecker in many areas of the Southeast. The Red-bellied Woodpecker is named after a rosy spot on the belly that is only visible in certain lighting. Males have red crowns that extend from the nape across the crown to the lores. Females have red only on the nape and neck.

Habitat:

Urban woodlands

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