Wildlife Around Las Vegas, Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas

General Description: Red-bellied Woodpeckers (Melanerpes carolinus) are medium-sized woodpeckers with a black-and-white barred back, light front, and red from the back of the neck to the top of the head. There are a few red feathers on the belly, but the name is a bit of a misnomer.

Favored Habitat: Southern and Eastern hardwood forests.

Where to Find: Don't look for Red-bellied Woodpeckers around Las Vegas; rather, look for them in the eastern US from east Texas north to the Canadian border.



Notice the bit of red on the belly	Notice the bit of red on the belly

Working on the nest cavity	Quick threat assessment -- yep, the pesky photographer is still there

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.

; Last updated 240118

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