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Red Bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Description:

A sleek, round-headed woodpecker, about the same size as a Hairy Woodpecker but without the blocky outlines. Often appears pale overall, even the boldly black-and-white striped back, with flashing red cap and nape. Look for white patches near the wingtips as this bird flies.

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:

Scared off all the House Sparrows and American Goldfinches just to grab a sunflower seed and fly off.

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ConorSheaWing

Bear, Delaware, Delaware, USA

Spotted on Feb 28, 2013
Submitted on Mar 6, 2013

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