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Definition of red-headed woodpecker

red-headed woodpecker

Plural:red-headed woodpeckers
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North American A medium-sized woodpecker species native to temperate North America, characterized by a strikingly solid red head, neck, and upper breast, contrasting with a stark black and white back and belly.

Example

"During our hike through the deciduous forest, we spotted a red-headed woodpecker foraging for insects on a dead oak tree."

• Nearby Words

red-footed tortoise
red-headed agama
red-headed krait
red-headed woodpecker
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red-tailed boa
red-tailed hawk

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red-headed woodpecker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red--headed-woodpecker
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