Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Physical Characteristics
Size
9-10.6 inches
Wingspan
13-16.5 inches
Weight
2-3.2 oz
Plumage
Black and white barred back, red nape and cap, pale belly with slight red tinge
Distinctive Features
Black and white barred back
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Deciduous forests, suburbs, parks
🍽️ Diet
Insects, fruits, nuts, seeds, visits feeders
🦅 Behavior
Loud and conspicuous, stores food in bark crevices, drums on dead wood and metal
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Non-migratory resident
🎵 Sounds
Rolling 'churr churr' call
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Red-bellied Woodpeckers have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 9-10.6 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Red-bellied Woodpecker sound like?
Red-bellied Woodpeckers make Rolling 'churr churr' call. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Red-bellied Woodpeckers live?
Red-bellied Woodpeckers inhabit deciduous forests, suburbs, parks. Non-migratory resident
What do Red-bellied Woodpeckers eat?
The diet of Red-bellied Woodpeckers consists primarily of insects, fruits, nuts, seeds, visits feeders. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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