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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a common resident across most of the eastern United States. It may be found in mature forests, urban neighborhoods, and in a variety of other habitats. The first three shots of a female Red-bellied Woodpecker shown here were taken in Lipscomb, Lipscomb Co., Texas, in April, 2007, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender.
The male Red-bellied Woodpecker shown here and the female in the shot just below, were in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in December, 2008. These 2 images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 800mm F/5.6 L IS lens.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
male
Southeast Metro Park,
Travis Co., Texas
13 March 2014