- Melanerpes erythrocephalus
- Strikingly colored with entire head red
- Blue-black wings and tail with white below
- Immature bird resembles adult except for gray head
- Fond of groves of dead or dying trees
- Often fly-catch
- Also store nuts and acorns in tree holes and crevices
- Habitats include open country, farms, rural roads, open park-like woodland and golf courses
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