Many people think this is a Red Headed Woodpecker when it is actually a Red Bellied Woodpecker. The Red Headed is a distinctly different bird. The Pileated Woodpecker is the one with the pointed top knot and a very large bird. We do have them here and I see them fly from one woods to the other, but I've never been able to get a shot of them. They also have a very distinctive sound when they fly.
I have corrected the identification of this bird thanks to Christopher who has posted a detailed id in the comments section. Thanks Christopher! You can view his very interesting blog here Picus Blog.
7 years ago
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Very nice capture. I haven't seen any of those in my back yard.
You must know your birds! Very nice shot.
I love bird watching! Great shot. Was this taken with Bigma?
He is really beautiful. Great shot.
Great shot!
Great photo! I hope you don't mind a bit of a constructive comment. This bird is actually a Red-bellied Woodpecker. A Red-headed Woodpecker is actually very closely related to this bird - same size with an entirely red head, a black back, and with large white patches on the wings. The large woodpecker with the red top knot that is about crow sized is called a Pileated Woodpecker. (Kinda' Woody Woodpecker-ish looking!)
Again, it's a great photo - thanks for sharing it!
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