Tendrils

Tag: Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

  • Snow Buddies

    February 14, 2026 Well, probably not really buddies, but in the same neighborhood anyway. A Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is obvious. Look in the distance above and behind it and you will see a Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Two birds nearly the same size, with the Blue Jay being just a tiny bit larger. The…

  • Red-bellied Woodpecker In The Morning Sun

    February 7, 2026 This is a male Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), enjoying the early morning sun. The male of this species has a bright red cap going from just above his beak, up and over the crown, and all the way down the nape of his neck. The female only has bright red on the…

  • A Regular At The Suet

    January 18, 2025 A regular my the suet feeders. A Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Found in eastern United States year round. It’s about the same size as a Robin, 9 to 10.5 inches long, with a wingspan of 13–16.5 inches. Its name comes from a subtle, not very often seen reddish patch on its belly.…