Red-headed Woodpecker

About the Red-headed Woodpecker

Also known as: Half-a-Shirt, Shirt-tail Bird, Jellycoat, Flag Bird, Flying Checkerboard

The Red-headed Woodpecker is a medium-sized species of woodpecker found in central and eastern parts of North America. It has a striking plumage of black and white topped with a bright crimson red head.

Red-headed Woodpeckers feed on a variety of items, including fruits, seeds, and nuts. Unlike other woodpecker species, they are also skilled at catching insects on the wing. Red-headed Woodpeckers are known to store food, like acorns, in tree bark for future use.

Red-headed Woodpeckers are generally non-migratory, though seasonal movement may occur depending on availability of food.

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Details & Statistics

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Hatched January 19, 2017

Scientific Name

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Order:

Piciformes

Family:

Picidae

Genus:

Melanerpes

Species:

M. erythrocephalus

Bird Family

Woodpeckers

Measurements

Length:

7.5 to 9.1 inches

(19.1 to 23.1 cm)

Wingspan:

16.5 inches

(41.9 cm)

Weight:

2. to 3.2 ounces

(56.7 to 90.7 grams)

Range

North America United States (East)

International Names

Chinese (汉语)

红头啄木鸟

Czech (Cesky)

datel červenohlavý

Danish (Dansk)

Rødhovedet Spætte

Dutch (Nederlands)

Roodkopspecht

Finnish (Suomi)

punapäätikka

French (Français)

Pic à tête rouge

German (Deutsch)

Rotkopfspecht

Italian (Italiano)

Picchio testarossa

Japanese (日本語)

ズアカキツツキ [zuakakitsutsuki]

Norwegian (Norsk)

Rødhodespett

Polish (Polski)

dzieciur krasnoglowy

Portuguese (Português)

Pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha

Russian (русский язык)

Красноголовый меланерпес

Spanish (Español)

Carpintero Cabecirrojo

Swedish (Svenska)

rödhuvad hackspett

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Species Profile

Discover the Red-headed Woodpecker: A Striking Bird with Unique Habits

October 3, 2024

The Red-headed Woodpecker is one of the most striking birds in North America, easily recognizable by its bold crimson head, white body, and black wings with large white patches. This vibrant bird stands out in both appearance and behavior, making it a favorite among birdwatchers. With its... Read more »