Northeast · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Red-headed Woodpeckers in Maine?
No — Red-headed Woodpeckers are not regularly found in Maine; any sighting there is a rare stray. Melanerpes erythrocephalus · Picidae
Is the Red-headed Woodpecker Found in Maine?
Red-headed Woodpeckers are not regularly found in Maine. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Red-headed Woodpeckers occur regularly are New York (about 340 miles away), New Jersey (about 440 miles away) and Pennsylvania (about 510 miles away).
Often mistaken for Red-headed Woodpeckers in Maine: Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker and Northern Flicker — these occur regularly in Maine, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Red-headed Woodpecker.
Red-headed Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.
In Maine, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Maine; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Red-headed Woodpecker in Maine
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Red-headed Woodpecker in Maine
Other birds in Maine
Birds you might also encounter in Maine.
Red-headed Woodpecker in other states
Red-headed Woodpecker in Maine: Quick Facts
The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a rarely seen bird in Maine. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Portland and throughout Maine, 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 Maine using the related birds section.