Red-bellied Woodpecker

Description:

Adult red-bellied woodpeckers are about 10 inches long and have a wingspan of up to 18 inches. The backs of the woodpeckers have a black and white pattern and adult males have a red cap. Females have a red patch on their neck and above the bill. The underside of both are mostly light gray. These woodpeckers are omnivores and will eat seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects. They nest in the cavities of dead trees, stumps, and softer live trees. Both sexes will drill the hole for the nest. Both the male and female incubate the eggs and feed their young.

Habitat:

Red-bellied woodpeckers live along rivers and swamps in deciduous forests. However, they are also found in less wooded areas, farmland, and towns.