Tulsa Gentleman: Ruby Tuesday - Red Bellied Woodpecker

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Ruby Tuesday - Red Bellied Woodpecker

The Red Bellied Woodpecker is distinguished by a red cap and nape, white cheeks and a black and white ladder back. The female has a red nape but the cap is white. The belly is only faintly tinged with rose. These are not common at my feeders.

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8 comments:

DrillerAA said... [Reply to comment]: I very nearly posted one of these little fellows on my blog this week as well. I opted for Cardinals instead. Happy Ruby Tuesday.; Monday, March 11, 2013
Lea said... [Reply to comment]: Wonderful photo!
Have a great day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie; Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Leedslass said... [Reply to comment]: You do appear to have the most wonderful birds in OK.; Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Liz said... [Reply to comment]: Cool shot!

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Liz (mot); Tuesday, March 12, 2013
s.c said... [Reply to comment]: The family of this bird is sometimes visiting our garden here in holland but to get a nice picture of her is another story. Thanks for showing. I like it.; Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: I love the red-bellied woodpeckers! They are always nice to have visit.; Tuesday, March 12, 2013
elleona said... [Reply to comment]: Est-ce une photo prise dans votre jardin ? Je sais que vous n'oubliez jamais les oiseaux lors du temps d'hiver !
Caresses à Smockey; Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Snowcatcher said... [Reply to comment]: Nice shot, especially considering they don't visit you often!; Tuesday, March 12, 2013