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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