Birding in Dallas – Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Here’s a capture of a red-bellied woodpecker from a few weeks ago. Captured with Canon 7D and Canon 400 5.6 L sitting on my Induro CT314 Tripod.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

http://blog.stephaniesuesansmith.com Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D.

Why do they call it a red bellied woodpecker when the head is clearly the red part? Do ornthologists suffer from spacial orientation problems?

who is about 40 miles NE of you near Greenville
- http://ericbrown.com Eric D. Brown
  
  Hello Stephanie – So true!! I’ve often wondered the same thing….these birds do have a bit of a red-belly but not near as read as their head!
  
  Good to see someone close by!

Danny

Another clear and sharp picture. You have to tell me where you get these. Come on and share!
- http://ericbrown.com Eric D. Brown
  
  Thanks Danny.
  
  I caught this woodpecker at Breckenridge Park in Richardson TX…lots of birding opportunities over there.