Difference between revisions of "Field Guide/Birds/Melanerpes erythrocephalus"
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{{Distinguish|Red-bellied Woodpecker}} | {{Distinguish|Red-bellied Woodpecker}} | ||
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| color = pink | | color = pink | ||
| name = Red-headed Woodpecker | | name = Red-headed Woodpecker | ||
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| image = Melanerpes erythrocephalus FWS.jpg | | image = Melanerpes erythrocephalus FWS.jpg | ||
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These birds fly to catch [[insect]]s in the air or on the ground, [[wiktionary:forage|forage]] on trees or gather and store nuts. They are [[Omnivore|omnivorous]], eating insects, seeds, [[fruit]]s, berries and nuts. | These birds fly to catch [[insect]]s in the air or on the ground, [[wiktionary:forage|forage]] on trees or gather and store nuts. They are [[Omnivore|omnivorous]], eating insects, seeds, [[fruit]]s, berries and nuts. | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Red Headed Woodpecker5.JPG|left|250px|thumb|Red-headed Woodpecker at [[DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge]], in [[Nebraska]] and [[Iowa]], [[United States|U.S.]].]] | |
Once abundant, populations have seriously declined since [[1966]] due to increased [[nesting competition]] from [[starling]]s and removal of dead trees (used as nesting sites) from [[woodland]]s. Many [[Northeastern United States|Northeastern states]] no longer have nesting red-headed woodpeckers. | Once abundant, populations have seriously declined since [[1966]] due to increased [[nesting competition]] from [[starling]]s and removal of dead trees (used as nesting sites) from [[woodland]]s. Many [[Northeastern United States|Northeastern states]] no longer have nesting red-headed woodpeckers. | ||
| − | http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Red-headed_Woodpecker.html | + | [http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Red-headed_Woodpecker.html] |
They give a "tchur-tchur" [[Bird song|call]] or [[wiktionary:drum|drum]] on territory. | They give a "tchur-tchur" [[Bird song|call]] or [[wiktionary:drum|drum]] on territory. | ||
| + | To watch and listen to two please click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic6YPqC2wfU | ||
==Popular culture== | ==Popular culture== | ||
| − | In [[1996]], the [[United States Postal Service]] issued a 2-[[Cent (U.S. coin)|cent]] [[postage stamp]] depicting a perched red-headed woodpecker. The stamp was discontinued at some time thereafter, but re-issued in [[1999]] and | + | In [[1996]], the [[United States Postal Service]] issued a 2-[[Cent (U.S. coin)|cent]] [[postage stamp]] depicting a perched red-headed woodpecker. The stamp was discontinued at some time thereafter, but re-issued in [[1999]] and remained available for purchase until 2006.{{ref_label|stamp|Stamp|none}}<sup>,</sup>{{ref_label|stampimage|Image|none}} |
The animated cartoon character [[Woody Woodpecker]] appears to be a red-headed woodpecker. | The animated cartoon character [[Woody Woodpecker]] appears to be a red-headed woodpecker. | ||
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| + | == Interesting Red-headed Woodpecker Facts == | ||
| + | The red-headed woodpecker is listed as a vulnerable species in Canada and as a threatened species in some states in the US. The species has declined in numbers due to habitat loss caused by harvesting of snags, agricultural development, channeling of rivers, a decline in farming resulting to regeneration of eastern forests, monoculture crops, the loss of small orchards, and treatment of telephone poles with creosote. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * {{note_label|stamp|Stamp|Stamp}} {{ | + | * {{IUCN2006|assessors=BirdLife International|year=2004|id=47288|title=Melanerpes erythrocephalus|downloaded=09 May 2006}} Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened |
| − | | | + | * {{note_label|stamp|Stamp|Stamp}} {{cite journal |
| + | |title=Red-headed Woodpecker | journal=USA Philatelic | year=2006 | volume=11 | issue=1 | pages=31 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | * {{note_label|stampimage|Image|Image}} {{ | + | * Interesting Red-headed Woodpecker Facts donated by [http://www.birdhouses101.com/redheaded-woodpecker.asp BirdHouses101.com] |
| + | * {{note_label|stampimage|Image|Image}} {{cite web | ||
|title=woodpeck.gif | |title=woodpeck.gif | ||
|work=America's 1996 Stamps Program | |work=America's 1996 Stamps Program | ||
|url=http://www.usps.com/images/stamps/96/woodpeck.gif | |url=http://www.usps.com/images/stamps/96/woodpeck.gif | ||
| − | | | + | |accessdate=January 31 |
| − | | | + | |accessyear=2006 |
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Woodpeckers]] | [[Category:Woodpeckers]] | ||
| + | {{Bird-stub}} | ||
[[da:Rødhovedet spætte]] | [[da:Rødhovedet spætte]] | ||
[[nl:Roodkopspecht]] | [[nl:Roodkopspecht]] | ||
| + | [[ja:ズアカキツツキ]] | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 22 October 2006
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The Red-headed Woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, is a small or medium-sized woodpecker.
Adults have a black back and tail with a red head and neck. Their underparts are mainly white. The wings are black with white secondaries. Non-birders often mistakenly identify the Red-bellied Woodpecker as this species.
Their breeding habitat is open country across southern Canada and the eastern-central United States. They nest in a cavity in a dead tree or a dead part of a tree.
Northern birds migrate to the southern parts of the range; southern birds are often permanent residents.
These birds fly to catch insects in the air or on the ground, forage on trees or gather and store nuts. They are omnivorous, eating insects, seeds, fruits, berries and nuts.
Once abundant, populations have seriously declined since 1966 due to increased nesting competition from starlings and removal of dead trees (used as nesting sites) from woodlands. Many Northeastern states no longer have nesting red-headed woodpeckers. [1]
They give a "tchur-tchur" call or drum on territory. To watch and listen to two please click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic6YPqC2wfU
Popular culture
In 1996, the United States Postal Service issued a 2-cent postage stamp depicting a perched red-headed woodpecker. The stamp was discontinued at some time thereafter, but re-issued in 1999 and remained available for purchase until 2006.Template:Ref label,Template:Ref label
The animated cartoon character Woody Woodpecker appears to be a red-headed woodpecker.
Interesting Red-headed Woodpecker Facts
The red-headed woodpecker is listed as a vulnerable species in Canada and as a threatened species in some states in the US. The species has declined in numbers due to habitat loss caused by harvesting of snags, agricultural development, channeling of rivers, a decline in farming resulting to regeneration of eastern forests, monoculture crops, the loss of small orchards, and treatment of telephone poles with creosote.
References
- Template:IUCN2006 Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened
- Template:Note label Template:Cite journal
- Interesting Red-headed Woodpecker Facts donated by BirdHouses101.com
- Template:Note label "woodpeck.gif". America's 1996 Stamps Program. http://www.usps.com/images/stamps/96/woodpeck.gif. Retrieved January 31 2006.
