Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

Statewide and common in NC, Red-bellied Woodpeckers are found throughout the eastern U.S. and are common back yard feeder birds.
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

Durham, NC
19 March 2006

Named for its least obvious field mark, a hint of reddish-orange is visible on the belly of this bird.

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Created on ... February 18, 2007 | Updated on ... April 9, 2006 | jspippen@duke.edu