Red headed woodpecker flying

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They are back. Had a pair at our feeders today, hopefully they will breed like they did last year. It is not the sharpest photo, but my first shot of these in '07. Maineville Ohio backyard, 4-2-07.

Pileated Woodpecker

The gorgeous Red-headed Woodpecker is so boldly patterned it’s been called a “flying checkerboard,” with an entirely crimson head, a snow-white body, and half white, half inky black wings. These birds don’t act quite like most other woodpeckers: they’re adept at catching insects in the air, and they eat lots of acorns and beech nuts, often hiding away extra food in tree crevices for later. This magnificent species has declined severely in the past half-century because of habitat loss and…

Perfect shot😍 The Red-bellied Woodpecker The Red-bellied Woodpecker, despite its name, doesn't actually have a red belly; instead, it sports a vibrant red cap on its head. This bird is renowned for its unique habit of storing food in crevices and bark. Interestingly, it has a zygodactyl foot structure, with two toes pointing forward and two backward, aiding in gripping tree trunks while foraging. Found primarily in eastern North America, it thrives in various habitats, from forests to urban…

Red-Bellied Woodpecker have been visiting my suet feeder :)

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The Red Head by Linda D Lester

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Pileated Woodpecker in flight

Red-bellied Woodpecker, "Melanerpes carolinus", male, November 2011, Tennessee

Red-Headed Woodpecker