redheaded woodpecker

A form of red-headed woodpecker — A species of woodpecker with a crimson-red head, Melanerpes erythrocephalus; an individual of this species.

Similar
redheadMelanerpes erythrocephalus

Meanings

nounredheaded woodpecker (plural redheaded woodpeckers)

plural redheaded woodpeckers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of red-headed woodpecker

Synonyms & antonyms

nounblack-and-white North American woodpecker having a red head and neck

Similar
redheadMelanerpes erythrocephalus
Also see

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Chicago

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