Red-headed Woodpeckers Fly on Checkerboard Wings
Feb 05, 2025•2 min
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Episode description
Red-headed Woodpeckers have mastered the art of high-contrast fashion. Both males and females have deep-crimson head feathers. Their clean white body feathers are offset by large patches of ink black feathers on their neck, wings, and tail. This is why you’ll hear some folks refer to them as "flying checkerboards."
This episode is dedicated to Bob Goodale whose lifelong love for birds and nature continues to inspire.
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