Northern Illinois | 1/04/2021 11:17am Local Time | Cloudy 26°F Light Winds
In Search of Snowbirds | Red-bellied Woodpecker In this image, the Red-bellied Woodpecker is temporarily perched on a big branch waiting his turn at the bird feeder below. They rarely perch when trees with good bark are near. And, they rarely stay in one place for very long; measured in a few seconds.
The Back Story This image was a simple click. Sometimes, you work hard to get the image. Sometimes, it’s a matter of having the camera on the table just before lunch. Then, it’s a simple, lucky click.
Quick Facts…
| Red-bellied Woodpecker | |
| Habitat | Woodlands, groves, orchards…deciduous forests especially along rivers and swamps. |
| Range | Year around in Northern Illinois |
| Nest | Cavity in a tree, pole, fence post, or stump |
| Diet | Omnivorous…eats many insects and plant material including acorns, nuts, fruits, and seeds. |
| Behavior | Bark forager for insects on tree trunks & limbs. Perches on branches to pick berries & nuts. |
| Size | Length: 9.4 in | Weight: .0-3.2 oz | Wingspan: 13.0-16.5 in |
