He’s been visiting for a while now but whenever he saw me coming to the window with my camera in hand, he’d quickly disappear.
But lately, he’s become less skittish and watches me for a time while I watch him. Here is my newest visitor to the bird feeder – the red-bellied woodpecker.
red-bellied woodpecker
He’s about the size of an American Robin and has a black and white zebra back and a tan-colored breast. But the bright red crown is probably the most enchanting part about him. Watch him turn to show off that carnival-colored hair of his!
But why would anyone name this woodpecker “red-bellied?” Seriously, for that little coloration on its belly?
showing his red belly
There’s a “red-headed woodpecker” already who sports an all-red head, so that name is taken. Red belly and all, I always enjoy watching this colorful visitor.
The Beauty Along the Road 
Love these!
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Beautiful!
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What beauty those photos have captured!
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We get these as well, they are so pretty! We had one years ago in our backyard trying to drill into a burning barrel. We could here him pinging away at the barrel, it was so funny! Maybe looking for insects.
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Great images 🙂
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He’s so cute, even if he doesn’t have a full red belly.
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Annette, I saw them for the first time in Naples, Florida. I love their colorful plumage. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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Very beautiful post 😀
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It is such a beautiful bird – when the sun hits his red head just right, it is absolutely brilliant.
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I love those creatures. Nice photos!
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This one came to the feeder again this morning; his red cap shining brighter than ever! I am waiting for a true “red-headed” woodpecker (entire head is red) to show up some day. People have reported sightings in our area…
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That would definitely be great!
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Really amazing pictures! What a wonderful and colorful bird!
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Thank you, Lynn.
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