Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Description Male red-bellied woodpeckers are medium sized birds that have red caps and hind necks, black and white barred backs and tails. Their belly feathers are off white with a reddish tinge.
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Perhaps the most abundant woodpecker in North Carolina, red-bellies are familiar backyard birds.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Relatives in same Genus
Golden-fronted Woodpecker (M. aurifrons)
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (M. chrysogenys)
Red-headed Woodpecker (M. erythrocephalus)
Acorn Woodpecker (M. formicivorus)
Lewis's Woodpecker (M. lewis) ...
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
You might wonder where this flier got its name since its red belly is nearly impossible to see, but it's still a frequent backyard visitor.
Song: Red-bellied Woodpecker Song, also Red-bellied Woodpecker Call
Migration: Not migratory, although some wander in the fall, especially juveniles.
Similar Species: Generally distinctive.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a common resident across most of the eastern United States.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Behaviour
No observations regarding Red-bellied Woodpecker behavior have been submitted to the database yet.
Interesting Facts about Red-bellied Woodpeckers ...
The red-bellied woodpeckers aggressively defend their nesting cavities, but starlings frequently take over their nesting sites.
Image Credits: Clipart.com ...
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Photo from the Breeding Bird Survey page.
Last updated 4/11/96
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are one of the most common woodpeckers on the UTC.
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER.
[Red-bellied Woodpecker.]
PICUS CAROLINUS, Linn.
[Melanerpes carolinus.] ...
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephus)
Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) ...
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (scientific)
Raccoon
Procyon lotor (scientific)
Raccoons live throughout the continental United States in woods, wetlands, suburbs, parks, cities and anywhere there is cover, food and water.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus. Breeder. Common in all seasons and regions. Found in woodlands. Low Conservation Concern.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Winter Sighting Information: uncommon
Nest on or near Refuge? no
Carolina Wren
Winter Sighting Information: common
Nest on or near Refuge? yes ...
The Red-bellied Woodpecker occurs in the eastern half of the United States, except in the extreme northern states. In the Southeast, it is common throughout most of the area except the mountains and extreme southern Florida.
Conservation Status ...
Female Red-bellied Woodpecker
A compilation of some facts about the red-bellied woodpecker species - especially the female red-bellied woodpecker, which will give you an insight on the life of this species.
Mourning Doves and Red-bellied Woodpeckers increased their numbers dramatically in the late nineties.
The House Finch Invasion ...
Nesting phenology and competition for sites among red-headed and red-bellied woodpeckers and European starlings. The Auk. 106: 209-217. [61938] 43. Ingold, Danny J. 1990.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
230. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
231. Downy Woodpecker
232. Hairy Woodpecker
233. Three-toed Woodpecker
234. Black-backed Woodpecker
235. Northern Flicker
236. Pileated Woodpecker
237. Olive-sided Flycatcher
238.
The Tufted Titmouse (B. bicolor), like the Red-bellied Woodpecker and Turkey Vulture, has expanded its range dramatically to penetrate northern reaches.
Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus
Williamson's Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius
Red-naped Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Red-breasted Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus ruber ...
The call of Hyla versicolor has been described as a slow, musical trill or similar to the call of the red-bellied woodpecker. Hyla chrysoscelis makes a faster short, harsh buzzing call.
Red-bellied Woodpecker similar but both sexes have extensive red on the head and nape, and paler underparts. Golden-fronted Woodpecker shows yellow on the head, is paler below and has dark, unmarked, central retricies.
Voice: A melodic trill, similar to the sound made by a Red-bellied Woodpecker; slower and more pleasant than the call of Hyla chrysoscelis.
Page 22: Osprey (two photos), Cape May Warbler, Black-bellied Plover, Blackpoll Warbler (May 2009), Peregrine Falcon chicks, Red-bellied Woodpecker (June 2009), Calliope Hummingbird (2 photos), (August 2009), Yellow-headed Blackbird (September 2009) ...
Their voice is a musical trill sounding similar to a flute or red-bellied woodpecker. They can often be heard calling on rainy summer evenings.
Jay, Blue Cyanocitta cristata Found: North America
Photographed by: 1, 2) Gregg Williams 3) Charles Brutlag 4) R L Hambley 5 - 7) Dick Daniels in North Carolina
7) Blue Jay with Red-bellied Woodpecker ...
In degraded forests, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker is more susceptible to predation and to competition with other woodpecker species like the Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 4 from various spots around the bay
Red-winged Blackbird/Common Grackles - Several thousand, but not like
the "river" of a few years ago.
Rusty Blackbird - 6. Nice views off Squamscott Road.
 See also: Woodpecker, Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied, Starling
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