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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

This Red-Bellied Woodpecker prefers to devour them whole. Suet bits are a vital source of fat and protein all year round, and the hot pepper variety deters critters!

The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is a common visitor at backyard feeders, but do you know how to distinguish male from female? This video shows a great comparison of the two. Notice that the red on the ...

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 ...

A red-bellied woodpecker feeds its young in the nest hole of a sweet gum tree in northeast Charlotte. JOHN D. SIMMONS [email protected] From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to ...

Meet the woodpecker with a puzzling moniker and a big appetite for suet. Learn what a red-bellied woodpecker looks like and ...