What does the Red-bellied Woodpecker eat?
Melanerpes carolinus
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Diet overview
Omnivore, primarily insects, nuts, seeds, and fruits
How it forages
Forages by gleaning insects from bark, probing crevices, and excavating wood. Also consumes a significant amount of plant material, including acorns, nuts, seeds, and fruits. Known to store food in crevices. Will visit bird feeders for suet, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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