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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Male red-bellied woodpeckers are medium sized birds that have red caps and hind necks, black and white barred backs and tails. Their belly feathers are off white with a reddish tinge. Females are similar to males but lack the red hind neck.

Habitat:

Feeder in wildlife habitat yard.

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Red-bellied woodpecker

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