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Coexistence, Red-Bellied and Mockingbird
wvbirdwatcher

Coexistence, Red-Bellied and Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos, Melanerpes carolinus)

Haven't yet figured out bird politics or why the Mockingbirds have not been as persistent in chasing other birds from the feeders recently, but I was delighted to see this Mockingbird allowing this Red-Bellied Woodpecker to eat. This, after months of the Mockingbirds hogging the feeder for themselves!
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Habitat
meadow, farmland, horse pasture
Location
backyard, near Fort Ashby, WV
Date taken
1-20-15
Scientific name
Mimus polyglottos, Melanerpes carolinus
Equipment used
Olympus SP-510 UZ

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North America
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