Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern US, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.

A male Red-bellied Woodpecker in Johnston County, NC. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Ken Thomas.
A male Red-bellied Woodpecker in Johnston County, NC. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Ken Thomas.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker observed by dragpath
Jan 15, 2026
Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, US
byvk
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Red-bellied Woodpecker observed by mlski
Jan 15, 2026
Wayne National Forest, Glouster, OH, US
bymlski
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Red-bellied Woodpecker observed by franz_herpman
Jan 15, 2026
SE 101st St, Overbrook, KS, US
byFranz Schmidt
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Red-bellied Woodpecker observed by kateinthewildri
Jan 15, 2026
Ives Rd, Warwick, RI, US
byKate L
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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