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Melanerpes carolinus
Striking black and white woodpecker with red cap and nape. Oddly enough, there is no visible red on his belly, but he clearly couldn't be called a Red-Headed Woodpecker, because that bird is red on his face, cheeks and head.
Forest Preserve, Northern Illinois
Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 22, 2012
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