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Red Bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Description:

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are pale, medium-sized woodpeckers common in forests of the East. Their strikingly barred backs and gleaming red caps make them an unforgettable sight – just resist the temptation to call them Red-headed Woodpeckers, a somewhat rarer species that's mostly black on the back with big white wing patches. Learn the Red-bellied's rolling call and you’ll notice these birds everywhere. -- allaboutbirds.org

Habitat:

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are common in many Eastern woodlands and forests, from old stands of oak and hickory to young hardwoods and pines. They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders.

Notes:

Spotted in my backyard.

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LaurieWinters
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LaurieWinters

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 12, 2013
Submitted on Jan 14, 2013

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