Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the eastern United States. It has a striking black-and-white barred back, with a red cap on the head and a pale red wash on the belly. This species is known for its distinctive rolling call and its habit of storing food in tree crevices. Red-bellied Woodpeckers are often found in deciduous forests, wooded suburbs, and parks, where they forage for insects, seeds, and nuts. They are also known to visit backyard bird feeders. These woodpeckers play an important role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations and creating cavities that provide nesting sites for other bird species.

Habitat: Deciduous forests, wooded suburbs, parks