Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus 红头啄木鸟
The Red‑headed Woodpecker is a medium‑sized bird about 10 inches long, with a striking red head and neck, white underparts, and black back and wings. It inhabits eastern U.S. woodlands and farmlands, displays direct flight, and uniquely catches insects in flight while storing food in crevices.
- First spotted
- 2 Aug 2025
- Seen at 3 places
- Lake BetzLake CrabtreeSandy Creek Park
- Group
- Tree-Climbers
Field marks
- Length
- 10 in · 25 cm
- Colours
- Black · Brown · Red · White
- Wings
- Broad · Rounded
- Tail
- Multi-pointed · Wedge-shaped
- In flight
- Direct Flight
- Movement
- Resident
- World population
- 1.8 million