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Red-headed Woodpecker in Kansas

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

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
8Active months
23,653Observations

About Red-headed Woodpecker in Kansas

Red-headed Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Red-headed Woodpecker in Kansas

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 Kansas

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

Other birds in Kansas

Birds you might also encounter in Kansas.

RW
Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinusYear-round
DW
Downy WoodpeckerDryobates pubescensYear-round
NF
Northern FlickerColaptes auratusWinter visitor
DW
Downy WoodpeckerDryobates pubescensYear-round

Red-headed Woodpecker in other states

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Red-headed Woodpecker in Kansas: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Wichita and throughout Kansas, 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 Kansas using the related birds section.