Today we feature another of our backyard regulars, the Red-Bellied Woodpecker. Eight species of Woodpeckers can be found in Florida. Based on our sightings, the Red-Bellied by far the most abundant.
The male Red-Bellied has a red crown and nape, while the female has just a red nape. It's distinctive red belly is often difficult to spot. Juveniles have dusky heads with a few red feathers visible. Beginning birders and non-birders generally confuse the Red-Bellied with the Red-Headed Woodpecker. The identification is really quite simple. The Red-Bellied has a red stripe on the top of it's head. The Red-Headed is exactly that, it's entire head is red.
Red-Bellied Woodpeckers can have up to three broods each season, we've noticed at least two. In the spring the parents brought one fledgling to the yard. In early July they brought two more. They are very aggressive at our feeders. Most of the other birds give them plenty of room. Enjoy today's photos of the Red-Bellied Woodpecker.....tweet....tweet.
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| Red-Bellied Woodpecker (Male) (Taken 2/11/11, Our Backyard) |
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| Red-Bellied Woodpecker (Female) (Taken 6/21/11, Our Backyard) |
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