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Red-bellied Woodpecker (female)

Melanerpes carolinus

Description:

Females have a red nape and a reddish spot around base of the bill. The face, crown and underparts are gray. The back is barred black and white.

Habitat:

With a male near a new nest hole in a snag along the wooded edge of a greenbelt.

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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 9 years ago

Yes :) going to have to check that new nest in the snag. Maybe get a lucky baby shot

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 9 years ago

Great birding day gatorfellows!

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 18, 2015
Submitted on Jan 18, 2015

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