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Melanerpes carolinus
Photo by pnicholls

Identification

Length - 9 1/4 in. Back is barred white and black. Male has red crown and nape, female has red nape. Sometimes a rosy tinge on the belly. The white wing patches are noticeable when bird is in flight.

Distribution

Taxonomy

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Behaviour

Voice

chirrup call similar to tree frog

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