Woodpeckers
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.
Barred black-and-white back with a red cap; the red belly is often hard to see.
- Scientific name
- Melanerpes carolinus
- Group
- Woodpeckers
- Main color
- Black & white
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
Red-bellied woodpeckers are 22.85 to 26.7 cm (9.00 to 10.51 in) long, have a wingspan of 38 to 46 cm (15 to 18 in), and weigh 2.0–3.2 oz (57–91 g).
Diet
They are omnivores, eating insects, fruits, nuts and seeds.
Range and habitat
It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.
Voice
Red-bellied woodpeckers are noisy birds, and have many varied calls.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker FAQ
How big is the Red-bellied Woodpecker?
Red-bellied woodpeckers are 22.85 to 26.7 cm (9.00 to 10.51 in) long, have a wingspan of 38 to 46 cm (15 to 18 in), and weigh 2.0–3.2 oz (57–91 g).
What does the Red-bellied Woodpecker eat?
They are omnivores, eating insects, fruits, nuts and seeds.
How do I identify a Red-bellied Woodpecker?
Barred black-and-white back with a red cap; the red belly is often hard to see.
Where does the Red-bellied Woodpecker live?
It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.
Is the Red-bellied Woodpecker endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the Red-bellied Woodpecker as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the Red-bellied Woodpecker (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.