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Red bellied woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Photo by 21jleverett
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Field Notes

Description:

Red bellied woodpecker is a mid sized bird of the wood pecker family.

Habitat:

Common in many Eastern woodlands and forests from old standing of oak, hickory and young hardwoods and pines. They will also often perch from forests and appear at back yard feeders.

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PublishedApril 25, 2020

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