Carol DM
Finally snapped a photo of this beautiful woodpecker. I always thought they were called Red Headed woodpeckers until I did further research. 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.
The Red bellied woodpecker is so common, vocal, and eye-catching that it might be elected “most familiar woodpecker” in a vote of bird watchers in the eastern United States. Although occasionally misidentified as a red-headed woodpecker because of the male red belly’s bill-to-nape stripe of bright red, the red-bellied woodpecker actually is quite different in appearance and much more common than the real red-headed woodpecker, which sports an all red head.
The gorgeous Red headed Woodpecker is so boldly patterned it’s been called a “flying checkerboard,” with an entirely crimson head, a snow-white body, and half white, half inky black wings.
Now I know what I have been seeing all of these years is called a Red Bellied Woodpecker. Nature has so much to offer. The learning never stops.
Red Bellied Photo ©CarolDm2018; Red Headed Photo Courtesy of allaboutbirds.com
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Have you seen a Red Bellied Woodpecker?
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Did you know there is a Red Headed Woodpecker as well?
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Some birds are so beautiful. I am sure that some fashion designers get their ideas from these birds.
Such a gorgeous capture! Woodpeckers are very cute.
Thank you Ellie, I love to see them.
I have not seen her in the natural surroundings yet just slamming when she was climbing the tree
I like watching them climb a tree, they hug the tree. Very cool.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful photos of these amazing creatures!!! Unfortunately never seen them. The great spotted woodpecker is the most common type of woodpeckers in our country, saw it a few times.
Thanks and they are stunning birds. I love seeing all kinds at my bird feeder.
I’ve never seen this woodpecker … I do not know or live in our country
There are two different woodpeckers here and both are incredible.
Two more birds that I will not find around me except on your yard.
Glad you can enjoy the beauty through my photos my friend.
Now, I’m inspired to bird watch while I am hiking lol.
That is great to hear. Find some binoculars if you can.
I only know that few birds …
but these 2 looks really good!!
It’s like they dyed their hair lol
Thanks. I know, the colors are so bright and vivid. They are incredible.