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The Amazing Red Bellied
If you’ve spent any time birdwatching here in Pennsylvania, chances are you’ve heard it before you’ve seen it — that sharp churr call echoing through the trees. Meet the Red-bellied Woodpecker . With its striking black-and-white barred back and brilliant red cap (males have red from bill to nape, females just on the nape), this woodpecker is a year-round resident and a true woodland standout. 🔎 Field ID Tip: Don’t let the name fool you — the “red belly” is often faint and h
Lance Ripka
Feb 231 min read
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