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Red-headed woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

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Description:

Unlike other woodpeckers, these can catch insects in mid-flight. I saw two that seemed to be mates. Bright red cap and black/white plumage on their bodies.

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JoshuaGSmith
I'm pretty sure that these are actually Acorn Woodpeckers.

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PublishedApril 12, 2013

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