Red-bellied Woodpecker

This woodpecker species is easily identifiable by its vibrant plumage and distinct markings.

I’ve been calling these guys, Red-headed Woodpeckers all my life. I just learned today that they are Red-bellied Woodpeckers. The Red-headed ones have a complete red head, not just a cap. This one was pecking on my vinyl siding every morning, about daybreak, when I lived in Alpharetta.

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Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmice are highly social birds that often forage in small groups.

The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small, non-migratory songbird native to North America, belonging to the family Paridae, which includes chickadees and tits. Taxonomically, it falls within the genus Baeolophus. The species is characterized by its distinctive tufted crest on its head, which gives it its name.

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