About the Red-bellied Woodpecker
The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada. Though it has a vivid orange-red crown and nape it is not to be confused with the red-headed woodpecker, a separate species of woodpecker in the same genus with an entirely red head and neck that sports a solid black back and white belly. The red-bellied earns its name from the pale reddish tint on its lower underside.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes carolinus |
| Species Codes | rebwoo, RBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-bellied Woodpecker belong to?
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-bellied Woodpecker?
The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada. Though it has a vivid orange-red crown and nape it is not to be confused with the red-headed woodpecker, a separat...
Where can I report a Red-bellied Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-bellied Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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