ID Quiz - May 11, 2020

It's a Red-headed Woodpecker!

A fairly uncommon species at the location, but note the plumage with completely red head, solid white front, and solid black back with a big white patch. No other woodpecker in PA has a completely red head, although several species have a significant amount of red, particularly male Red-bellied woodpeckers.

Incidentally, if you know of any reliable places in Lycoming County for this species (that don't involve driving up Pine Creek), please let me know at LycoBirds@gmail.com. There definitely could be nest sites, especially in southern Lycoming County.

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