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Revision as of 20:16, 11 July 2014
- Melanerpes carolinus
Centurus carolinus
Identification
- Length: 9 to 10.5 inches (23-27 cm).
- Wingspan: 15 to 18 inches (38-45.5 cm).
- Back is barred black and white.
- Adults are mainly light gray on the face.
- Male has red crown and nape
- Female has red nape and a red patch above the bill (gray on crown).
- Rosy wash on the belly.
- White wing patches are noticeable when bird is in flight.
Similar species
Golden-fronted Woodpecker which is found in central Texas, south into eastern Mexico, and northern Central America to Nicaragua.
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Distribution
Eastern North America (southern Canada to Texas and Florida Keys)
The range is expanding both northward and westward.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Deciduous forest.
Behaviour
Diet
They eat insects, either in flight or from tree trunks, as well as fruits, seeds and nuts.
Breeding
They make their nests in decayed tree cavities or trees such as elms, maples and willows.
Vocalisation
Chirrup call similar to tree frog, plus an abrupt chuck chuck chuck.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-bellied Woodpecker. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 30 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-bellied_Woodpecker
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