Proof ♥️

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People often mistakenly think this bird above is a Red-headed Woodpecker, because – after all – he does have a red head. Since woodpeckers are most often spotted on trees, facing a trunk or branch, we can’t always see their bellies – but look at this guy showing off his gorgeous red breast feathers!

Clearly, this one set out to prove without a doubt that he’s a Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

Female Red-bellied Woodpecker checking out her nesting cavity.

“Their strikingly barred backs and gleaming red caps make [Red-bellied Woodpeckers] an unforgettable sight – just resist the temptation to call them Red-headed Woodpeckers . . . “ (All About Birds-Red-bellied Woodpeckers Overview).

For lots more valuable info on their habitat, behavior and sounds, see Audubon Field Guide-Red-bellied Woodpecker.

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  4. 🌳 Amidst the trees, a feathered knight, 🌿 With crimson crown, a dazzling sight. 🌹 Mistaken for another, in name and fame, 🤔 This woodpecker’s proof, in nature’s game.

    A Red-Bellied Woodpecker, he proclaims, 🐦 With red breast feathers, his claim sustains. ❤️ Showing off, with a vibrant flair, 🌟 His identity, beyond compare.

    Not a Red-Headed counterpart, 🚫 But a woodpecker with a fiery heart. 🔥 Barred back, and gleaming cap, 🎩 An unforgettable sight, in nature’s lap.

    The female, too, with curious gaze, 👀 In nesting cavities, where secrets blaze. 🏠 For more on their habitat and lore, 🌳 A journey awaits, in nature’s store.

    Explore their world, with Audubon’s guide, 📘 In habitats vast, where woodpeckers reside. 🌳🐦🌹🤔❤️🌟🚫🔥🎩👀🏠🌳

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