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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
(L 9.25" WS 16" Wt 2.2 oz)
Striking barred back and
bright red cap is distinctive.
bright red cap is distinctive.
Melanerpes in Greek means black
creeper; carolinus is after the
Carolina colonies.
creeper; carolinus is after the
Carolina colonies.
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Society
Society
© Cornell
Ornithology
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Six Mile Cypress Slough
Preserve
Preserve
06Apr2022
Bunche Beach Preserve
Preserve
San Carlos Bay
05Apr2022
female
On adult males, the
red extends onto the
crown.
red extends onto the
crown.