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Melanerpes erythrocephalus
I think this red-headed woodpecker is absolutely gorgeous. I have only spotted them three times in the last several years. I was thrilled when it came to the bird feeder this morning to get some sunflower seeds. It is the only woodpecker with an entirely red head. It has a snow-white body, and half white, half inky black wings. This magnificent species has declined severely in the past half-century because of habitat loss and changes to its food supply.
This red-woodpecker was spotted at Lake Waldena Resort in Silver Springs, florida.
11 Comments
Thank you Procana for nice comment!
Love the Red-headed Woodpeckers! Such a striking bird! Great shots!
Amazing pictures. Don't see too many red-headed woodpeckers.
Thank you armadeus.4 for the nice words. Much appreciated!
Beautiful bird and great shots mary! Thank you for the info and for sharing :)
Thanks Jeslowery!
Thank you SukanyaDatta. It is a nervous bird and only stayed for maybe 2 minutes.
Really beautiful. So happy it found some food at your bird feeder.
A beauty!
Thank you venusflytrap2000!
nice series!