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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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| Length: |
9-10.5 inches |
Song: |
churr-churr or querr-querr or
chuck, chuck, chuck. |
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Wingspan: |
15-18 inches |
Behavior: |
Noisy
drumming, nests in tree cavities. |
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Weight: |
2.4
ounces |
Breeding: |
Monogamous, solitary nester. |
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Habitat: |
Forest,
open forest, forest edge. |
Population: |
Common as far north as southern
Canada. |
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Migration: |
Nonmigratory |
Feeders: |
Nuts,
sunflower seeds, peanut butter, suet. |
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Appearance: |
Black and white bars in Zebra
pattern, red belly, white rump. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Some
woodpeckers look a lot like the Golden-fronted Woodpecker. A lot of
people cannot tell the difference between the two. You can tell the
difference between a male and a female because a male has what looks
like a little red cap on his head.
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Compiled by
Kendall, Middletown
Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos used with permission from
Richard Healy.
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