Melanerpes carolinus
Eastern woods and feeders. Red on the crown and nape, barred back.
What does a red-bellied woodpecker look like?
Red on the crown and nape, barred back.
What sign does it leave?
No useful ground track.
Droppings
Whitewash below a hole. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Eastern woods and feeders.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a downy woodpecker. All animal identification pages.