Mar 4, 2017 · Look for Red-bellied Woodpeckers hitching along branches and trunks of medium to large trees, picking at the bark surface more often than drilling into it. Like most woodpeckers, …

The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as …

Omnivorous and adaptable, this woodpecker has also adjusted to life in suburbs and city parks, and in recent years it has been expanding its range to the north. Despite the name, the red on …

Dec 12, 2024 · Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Learn what a red-bellied woodpecker looks like and sounds like.

Explore 16 facts about red-bellied woodpeckers! Learn about their distinctive behaviors, and unique characteristics in this concise guide.

Sep 3, 2025 · Ever noticed a bird with a pale belly and bold black-and-white stripes on its back? The red-bellied woodpecker is one of the most common and interesting woodpeckers you’ll …

Learn facts about the red-bellied woodpecker’s habitat, diet, range, life history, and more.

Medium-sized woodpecker that is not well named; rarely is the slight red wash on the belly visible! Instead, note the black-and-white barring on the back and wings, plain buffy breast and face, …

Jul 1, 2025 · The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a dazzling and noisy presence in the forests of eastern North America. Despite its name, this striking bird shows …

This bird is the familiar zebra-backed woodpecker of eastern woodlands and towns of North America.