Perkasie is on the northern edge of the year-round range of the Red-bellied Woodpecker (melanerpes carolinus). It is omnivorous and has adapted well to town and suburban development. It nests in hollowed out dead wood, in trees or old fence posts or nesting boxes. The male may start hollowing out several potential nests. The female then selects which one to complete and use. Despite its name, any red on the belly is faint and most of the time not visible.
Family: Woodpeckers
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