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;[[:Category:Melanerpes|Melanerpes]] carolinus | ;[[:Category:Melanerpes|Melanerpes]] carolinus | ||
| − | [[Image:Red-bellied_Woodpecker.jpg|thumb|550px|right| | + | [[Image:Red-bellied_Woodpecker.jpg|thumb|550px|right|'''Adult Male'''<br/>Photo by {{user|pnicholls|pnicholls}}, [[Georgia]], [[USA]], January 2003]] |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | *Length: 9 to 10.5 inches. | + | *Length: 9 to 10.5 inches (23-27 cm). |
| − | *Wingspan: 15 to 18 inches. | + | *Wingspan: 15 to 18 inches (38-45.5 cm). |
| − | *Back is barred white | + | *Back is barred black and white. |
| − | *Adults are mainly light | + | *Adults are mainly light gray on the face. |
*Male has red crown and nape | *Male has red crown and nape | ||
| − | *Female has red nape and a red patch above the bill ( | + | *Female has red nape and a red patch above the bill (gray on crown). |
*Rosy wash on the belly. | *Rosy wash on the belly. | ||
*White wing patches are noticeable when bird is in flight. | *White wing patches are noticeable when bird is in flight. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | A monotypic species. | |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | Deciduous forest.[[Image: Red-bellied_Woodpecker_(female)2.JPG|thumb|350px|right| | + | Deciduous forest. |
| + | [[Image: Red-bellied_Woodpecker_(female)2.JPG|thumb|350px|right|'''Female'''<br/>Photo by{{user|Daddylion|Daddylion}}<br/>December 2008]] | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
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==Voice== | ==Voice== | ||
| − | '' | + | ''Chirrup'' call similar to tree frog, plus an abrupt ''chuck chuck chuck''. |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Melanerpes+carolinus}} | {{GSearch|Melanerpes+carolinus}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Melanerpes]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Melanerpes]] | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 23 June 2009
- Melanerpes 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.
Distribution
Eastern United States from North Dakota south to eastern Texas east to Florida and north to Maine. Expanding its range northward and westward.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Deciduous forest.
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Behaviour
They eat insects, either in flight or from tree trunks, as well as fruits, seeds and nuts.
They make their nests in decayed tree cavities or trees such as elms, maples and willows.
Voice
Chirrup call similar to tree frog, plus an abrupt chuck chuck chuck.
