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Red-bellied Woodpeckers
Melanerpes carolinus
34.06, -84.6
Field Notes
Description:
Its common name is somewhat misleading, as the most prominent red part of its plumage is on the head; the Red-headed Woodpecker however is another species that is a rather close relative but looks quite different.
Habitat:
It breeds in southern Canada and the northeastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. Red-bellied Woodpeckers are common in many Eastern woodlands and forests, from old stands of oak and hickory to young hardwoods and pines. They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders.
Notes:
I heard it before spotted it. This woodpecker was drilling on the wood siding of my neighbor's house!
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PublishedMay 17, 2013
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