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Red-cockaded Woodpecker
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forest, woodland, suburbs.
Diet: Insects, sap, nuts.
Best time to spot: Drumming in spring.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Red-cockaded Woodpecker sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the woodpeckers family.
Recent US sightings
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- Downy WoodpeckerCommon · Woodland
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