| Common Name | Redheaded Woodpecker |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes erythrocephalus |
| Type of Report | Rare Species |
| Date of Observation | 05/20/2023 |
| Number Observed | 1 |
| Reporting Observer's Name | Thomas Hasson |
| Mailing Address | 2968 VT Rte. 12 Woodstock, VT 05091 United States Map It |
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| Date Completed | 05/20/2023 |
| Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 43.680249 |
| Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide) | 72.594341 |
| Place Name | Near Junction of Lakota Road and VT Rte. 12 |
| Township | Barnard |
| County | Windsor |
| Time of Day | 10:11 AM |
| Length of Time Observed | 5 minutes |
| Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 75 feet |
| Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet) | 10 feet |
| Optical Equipment Used for Observation | Nikon Monarch 8 x 42 |
| Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species | None, first ever sighting |
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| Description of Habitat | Small open field on edge of deeper woods. |
| Behaviors Observed | Typical flight behavior of a woodpecker. |
| Description of Vocalizations | None |
| Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation | Medium sized woodpecker flew across in front of me while driving north on VT Rte. 12. Bird had large white patches on wings and bright red head, both features highly visible. |
| Relative Size & Shape | Larger than a Robin, distinctive woodpecker shape and flight. |
| Head | Bright red head |
| Upper Back | Black |
| Lower Back & Rump | Black tipped tail |
| Wings | Large white patches on wings. These caught my attention immediately. |
| Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts | White under belly |
| IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different? | Pileated woodpecker, too small and red head was a big identifying factor. It was too distinctive in size and coloration from all other native Woodpeckers. |
| Other Notes & Comments | No sex determined |
| This report was written from notes taken: | Written from Memory |
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