Red-bellied
Woodpecker
(Melanerpes carolinus)
| Red-bellied
Woodpecker Information Length: 9 - 10" Habitat: Primarily, mature deciduous forests; less frequently, coniferous or mixed forests; woodland edges, groves, orchards, residential areas. Diet: Insects such as ants, grasshoppers, and beetles. Acorns, beechnuts, corn, seeds, tree sap, wild fruits and berries. |
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 Identification
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| Photo of Red-bellied Woodpecker, song (sound file), description, voice, habitat, nesting, range, discussion | ||||