West · Pacific Flyway

Red-bellied Woodpecker in Arizona

Melanerpes carolinusTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Red-bellied Woodpecker in Arizona

Red-bellied Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.

In Arizona, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Red-bellied Woodpecker in Arizona

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Red-bellied Woodpecker in Arizona

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Red-bellied Woodpecker in Arizona: Quick Facts

The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is an uncommon bird in Arizona. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Arizona are April, May, September, October. For birders in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-bellied Woodpecker can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Arizona using the related birds section.