Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Summary 4
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family. It breeds in southern Canada and the northeastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. Its common name is somewhat misleading, as the most prominent red part of its plumage is on the head; the Red-headed Woodpecker, however, is another species that is a rather close relative but looks quite different.
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanerpes_carolinus
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | black, gray, white |
| E -underparts | black, white |
| F - upperparts | black, white |
| G - back pattern | barred |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | dagger |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | hooded |
| M - crown color | red |
| N - forehead color | red |
| O - nape color | red |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | black, white |
| T - under tail | black |
| U - leg color | gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
