Red-bellied woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae.
About the Red-bellied woodpecker
The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 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.
Fun Facts About Red-bellied woodpecker
- It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.
Conservation Status
The Red-bellied woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Piciformes |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Species | Melanerpes carolinus |
Range & Habitat
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