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Melanerpes erythrocephalus
I think this is a beautiful woodpecker. Just love the all-red head. Has a solid black back. White rump, chest and belly. Large white patches on wings flash when in flight. Black tail. Gray legs. Gray bill. Female same as male.
This woodpecker was spotted in the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, Pearl River, Louisana. Woodpeckers are my favorite bird and enjoy spotting them and taking their picture.
Spotted on Jan 20, 2014
Submitted on Jan 20, 2014
6 Comments
Thank you Alicelongmartin for the nice comment.. Appreciate it.
Striking pictures of a beautiful Redhead!
Thanks for the comments. This is only the second time I've seen this lovely woodpecker. I live in Maryland and have never seen one there. They fly by so quickly, all you see is a flash of black and white.
Lovely bird and nice shots, Mary. Thanks for sharing this and for the description - must look great in flight !
lovely!
I dont know if this one is rare in Mississippi, but it sure is rare to me! Thank you for this spotting :)