South · Atlantic Flyway

Red-bellied Woodpecker in Florida

Melanerpes carolinusTaxonomy pending

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Red-bellied Woodpecker in Florida

Red-bellied Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.

In Florida, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Monthly Activity — Red-bellied Woodpecker in Florida

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 Florida

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

Other birds in Florida

Birds you might also encounter in Florida.

Red-bellied Woodpecker in Florida: Quick Facts

The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a common bird in Florida. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the South region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Florida are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. For birders in Miami and throughout Florida, 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 Florida using the related birds section.