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Melanerpes carolinus
Adults are light gray on the face and underparts a with black-and-white barred pattern on their wings, back, and tail. They have a red cap and nape - males have a red cap going from the bill to the nape, while females have a red patch on the nape and another above the bill. They also have a reddish tint on their belly, which is difficult to see in field identification.
In a mixed forest adjacent to a backyard in a semi-rural area.
Spotted on Jun 25, 2016
Submitted on Jun 28, 2016
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