What is another word for redheaded woodpecker?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛdhɛdɪd wˈʊdpɛkə] (IPA) 
The redheaded woodpecker is a distinct species of woodpeckers with a vibrant and unmistakable red head. However, there are several synonyms for the redheaded woodpecker, such as the Melanerpes erythrocephalus, redhead, red-headed woodpecker, and the flying checkerboard. This woodpecker is well-loved due to its striking appearance and its tendency to communicate through its drumming and "queer-queer" calls. The redheaded woodpecker is usually found in open woodlands, parks, and farmlands, where it feeds predominantly on insects and fruits. Despite its tree-climbing abilities, the redheaded woodpecker will sometimes capture insects in mid-air, making it an impressive and fascinating species to observe.
