Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Picoides borealis

22 cm (8") Rare and local in southeastern United States. Mature pine or pine-oak forests.

Back is barred black and white. Large white cheek patch.

Nests in large trees. Small holes drilled around nest hole run sap down tree providing protection from predators.

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Red-cockaded Woodpecker distribution map
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Red-cockaded Woodpecker winter distribution map