Another showed up as I was looking at the first one.
Why are they called "Red Bellied"? I didn't see any red on the belly.
Those are both Males. They do have a red patch across their lower abdomen, but it is seldom visible in the field.
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Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked. --- Lord Chesterfield
Why are they called "Red Bellied"? I didn't see any red on the belly.
because this guy already had "Red-headed Woodpecker" locked up ...
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i have a few images of them but they spook easy...
tim
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Why are they called "Red Bellied"? I didn't see any red on the belly.
Just because you’re Offended Doesn’t mean you right!
Those are both Males. They do have a red patch across their lower abdomen, but it is seldom visible in the field.
Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked. --- Lord Chesterfield
Just because you’re Offended Doesn’t mean you right!
because this guy already had "Red-headed Woodpecker" locked up ...