Red-headed Woodpecker (17)
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
(Near-threatened)
Dec 30 2011
adult
I think this bird is one of my top 5 favourite species, along with the Snowy Owl, Black-capped Chickadee, Cardinal and Snow Bunting. Competition with Starlings for nest holes has greatly reduced their numbers. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Florida.
Jan 2 2012