What distinguishes the female Red-bellied Woodpecker from the male? The female has a red nape while the male has a red crown as well. This female took time off from her usual hammering on a tree to enjoy some easy pickings. It’s not typical to see woodpeckers on the ground. We can usually hear them in the trees before we ever see them.
Female Red-bellied Woodpecker enjoying some easy pickings.
