Midwest · Central Flyway
Are There Red-bellied Woodpeckers in North Dakota?
No — Red-bellied Woodpeckers are not regularly found in North Dakota; any sighting there is a rare stray. Melanerpes carolinus · Picidae
Is the Red-bellied Woodpecker Found in North Dakota?
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are not regularly found in North Dakota. 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-bellied Woodpeckers occur regularly are South Dakota (about 220 miles away), Minnesota (about 290 miles away) and Nebraska (about 420 miles away).
Often mistaken for Red-bellied Woodpeckers in North Dakota: Red-headed Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker and Hairy Woodpecker — these occur regularly in North Dakota, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Red-bellied Woodpecker is a North American backyard bird.
In North Dakota, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in North Dakota; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Red-bellied Woodpecker in North Dakota
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Red-bellied Woodpecker in North Dakota
Other birds in North Dakota
Birds you might also encounter in North Dakota.
Red-bellied Woodpecker in other states
Red-bellied Woodpecker in North Dakota: Quick Facts
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a rarely seen bird in North Dakota. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Central Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Fargo and throughout North Dakota, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-bellied 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 North Dakota using the related birds section.