Genus Melanerpes

The genus Melanerpes is a group of woodpeckers. Six species can be found in North America.

The species of Melanerpes for which I have photographs are listed below.

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Melanerpes carolinus
Common name is Red-bellied Woodpecker. Red head from nape to crown; ladder-backed; pale breast.




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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Melanerpes


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