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A Peek at my red belly
KC Foggin

A Peek at my red belly (Melanerpes carolinus)

Red-bellied Woodpecker
The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada.
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Habitat
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are common in many Eastern woodlands and forests, from old stands of oak and hickory to young hardwoods and pines. They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders
Location
Yard bird in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date taken
Jan., 2022
Scientific name
Melanerpes carolinus
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, hand held
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drjpmenon
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Lovely shot of this beauty!
Our woodpeckers here are so shy that they shift to the other side of the tree if you as much as looked at them :confused:
 
mali
Pretty light...Cracking detailed Pecker head shot!!! Top job Cuz!!!
 

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