Woodpeckers (8)

Red-headed Woodpecker *
An uncommon resident of pine lands, in decline throughout. The LCBC high count of 22 was in 1987.

Red-bellied Woodpecker *
A common resident, widespread throughout the region. Up to 35 a day have been counted. The LWCBC high count of 175 was in 1996; LCBC 92 was in 1997.

Photo: Herman

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
An uncommon winter visitor, October - March, found in wooded parts of the region. Their tradmark is drilling many holes in the bark of a tree causing an ozzing of sap which attracks insects, hence the name. Up to 4 a day have been counted,with 10 found at the Circle B Bar reserve in October, 2011. The LCBC high count of 25 was in 1975.

Photo: Carol Cassels

Downy Woodpecker *
A common resident throughout the region. Up to 10 a day of this tiny woodpecker have been reported. The LCBC high count of 38 was in 2004/2008 and 26 in 1985.

Red-cockaded Woodpecker*
A rare resident in pine woods of extreme southeastern Polk County. Only a few colonies exist on the Avon Park Air Force range and environs. There is an experimental relocation at the Disney Wilderness preserve in eastern Polk County that may add to a range extension of this rare bird. (T)

Hairy Woodpecker *
A rare resident found mostly on the Ridge. The Lake Kissimmee State Park is the best spot for this species. It can be confused with the Downy but can be safely separated by call and a clear white tail edge.

Northern Flicker *
A fairly common resident more common in urban neighborhoods. Lately in decline, but up to 4 a day have been reported. The LCBC high count of 102 was in 1966.

Photo: Herman

Pileated Woodpecker *
A fairly common resident found primarily in wooded areas in the region. Our largest woodpecker, up to 5 a day can be found at SCP and other nature reserves. Sometimes mistaken for the probably extinct Ivory-billed Woodpecker which was last reported from just south of Polk County east of Highlands Hammock State Park in 1960. The LWCBC high count 40 was in 1996; LCBC 26 was in 1994.

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