The red-bellied woodpecker is the familiar zebra-backed woodpecker of eastern woodlands and towns. Monotypic (or up to 4 weakly defined ssp. sometimes recognized). Length 9". All red-bellied ...

A red-bellied woodpecker does have a red belly, but the faint blush of pinkish-red is tough to see except at close range. The zebra-patterned back can’t be missed, though.

I began my bird feeders around the middle of October this year. This is a regular beginning time and the available sunflower seeds were quickly discovered and eaten by local birds. The usual ...

Red-bellied woodpeckers contribute to population control of many tree-boring insects, including the invasive emerald ash borer. Threats: There are no current threats to the red-bellied woodpecker.

The red-bellied woodpecker is one of Wisconsin’s most misidentified birds. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy. News Sports Packers 2025 NFL Draft Business Advertise ...

The winner for brightest red feathers in a bird go to (drum roll, please) the red-bellied woodpecker. You may be saying “Huh?” but the scarlet red patch on this common feeder bird outshines ...

Some common bird names just don't make sense. Look at the woodpecker shown in the photo. Do you notice the bird's obvious red belly? Neither do I. Yet, it is called a red-bellied woodpecker and it ...

This week’s featured creature, the red-bellied woodpecker, is so named due to a light wash of red or pink coloring on its belly, but that is barely visible.

But these days, Shema said about 250 red-bellied woodpeckers — which actually have the most red on their heads, not their bellies — are spotted each year in the 15-mile Pittsburgh count circle.

Q: It took me time to find out its name but, I have a red-bellied woodpecker from time to time at our feeders in Pittsfield. — Seth, Pittsfield. A: Yes, it isn't easy to see its belly. It isn't a ...