Melanerpes erythrocephalus

This weekend I had the opportunity to do some birding around the Big Thicket and during the visit we had a chance to photograph a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers. I am often asked by new birders why the more common (in our area at least) Red-bellied Woodpecker isn't called the Red-headed Woodpecker. I tell them to take a look at this guy and they will understand.

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