South · Atlantic Flyway

Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia

Yes — Red-headed Woodpeckers are common in Georgia all year. Melanerpes erythrocephalus · Picidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
48,244Observations

About Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia

Red-headed Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.

In Georgia, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia

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

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Identification

FamilyPicidae
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Best Time to See Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia

January
Peak
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Red-headed Woodpecker in Georgia: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-headed Woodpecker can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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