Red-bellied Woodpecker

[Donkees]

Photo: Karl Witt 2026

[SamKnause]

1. Red headed would be more appropriate.

The belly isn't red.

Oh well, strange.

[Donkees]

2. The red head isn't unique, while the blush on the belly is.

[SamKnause]

3. Thank you for the explanation.

[Xipe Totec]

4. Is that what those are, pecking at the sabal palms?

Good to know who those peckers are.

[chouchou]

5. Extremely handsome bird.

My trees would be honored to have her/him.

[WestMichRad]

7. That's a him.

The orangish red doesn’t cover the top of the head in the females.

[chouchou]

8. Ah....I learned something

[Easterncedar]

6. Used to be rare here in central Maine

I still love to see them, but it's no surprise.

Thanks for the gorgeous photo!

[markodochartaigh]

9. Beautiful!

I have some in my garden here in Florida. I love to see them.

[LudwigPastorius]

10. I've got one currently working on a nest in a willow tree in my backyard.

The dude's got a work ethic, I'll give him that. He's out there pecking away every morning.