Bird of the week 2023 | Week 44

Red-bellied woodpecker [MichaelWarren.com]

Red-bellied woodpecker

The red-bellied woodpecker is one of our most common woodpeckers. It is common in backyards, local woods, and it often visits feeders. The name can be confusing because its red belly is usually not clear. And to make matters more confusing, the adults have red heads like most of our local woodpeckers. This scruffy juvenile is mostly black and white, with just a hint of red on the back of its head. Photographed at Silver Springs State Park.