Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus. This species is quite localized in southern New Jersey and we very pleased to be able to watch such an attractive and distinctive bird. It’s a bird of open forest and has declined due to habitat loss. It omnivorous and eats a wide variety of insects, nuts, seeds and fruit. It’s also one of only four species of American woodpeckers that store food for the winter. It’s a heavily cropped photo as we stayed at a reasonable distance to avoid disturbing the bird.
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus. This species is quite localized in southern New Jersey and we very pleased to be able to watch such an attractive and distinctive bird. It’s a bird of open forest and has declined due to habitat loss. It omnivorous and eats a wide variety of insects, nuts, seeds and fruit. It’s also one of only four species of American woodpeckers that store food for the winter. It’s a heavily cropped photo as we stayed at a reasonable distance to avoid disturbing the bird.