Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Summary 6
The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a small or medium-sized woodpecker from temperate North America. Their breeding habitat is open country across southern Canada and the eastern-central United States.
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | black, red, white |
| E -underparts | white |
| F - upperparts | black |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | dagger |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain |
| M - crown color | red |
| N - forehead color | red |
| O - nape color | red |
| P - throat color | red |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | pointed |
| S - upper tail | black |
| T - under tail | black |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
