Red-Headed Woodpeckers n North Louisiana
Did you know that red-headed woodpeckers store food in trees and cover it with bark?
Red-Headed Woodpeckers
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Red-headed woodpeckers are white with black wings and backs and red heads. Immatures have brown heads.
Least Concern - Population Decreasing
Habitat:
Along rivers, grasslands, open forests, orchards, and parks
nesting habits:
Red-headed woodpeckers nest in holes in dead trees.
seasons red-headed woodpeckers are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Insects, spiders, acorns, fruit, lizards, minnows, nuts, and pine cones
hunting Behavior:
Red-headed woodpeckers forage on the ground, in shrubs, or perch in trees to catch flying insects.
Commonly Confused With:
Pileated Woodpeckers and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers
Red-headed woodpeckers are often confused with male pileated woodpeckers because both have similar patterns and red on their heads.
Red-headed woodpeckers are often confused with male red-bellied woodpeckers because both are black and white with red on their heads.