Red-bellied Woodpecker

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The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), a native eastern species, makes its home in many forest areas as well as wooded residential areas.

They belong to the same genus as the Acorn Woodpecker, and like them, they are known to store food in cracks in trees. Their diet also consists of in season fruit, nuts and insects.

Their propensity for vocalization makes it easy to find them in their territory. The dark checkered back and gray face and belly are good field identification clues.

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