Red-headed Woodpecker

Red-headed Woodpecker
The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a medium-sized woodpecker species native to North America. It is known for its striking plumage, with a bright red head, black back, and white belly. The wings are black with large white patches, and the tail is black with white outer feathers. Both males and females have the same coloring. Red-headed Woodpeckers are agile and acrobatic in flight, and can often be seen swooping between trees or perching on vertical surfaces. They use their strong bills to peck at tree trunks and branches in search of insects and also eat fruits, nuts, and seeds. These birds are found in open woodlands, orchards, and parks across much of the eastern and central United States. They are considered a threatened species in some regions due to habitat loss and pesticide use.