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Common Name: Red-bellied Woodpecker.

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Key Markings: 

• Orange-red on back of head.

• Black and white striped back

• Red spot on belly is not noticeable

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​​Common Name: Downy Woodpecker.

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Key Markings: 

• Smaller than Hairy Woodpecker

• Black-and-white-striped head.

• Black back with bold white spots

• Small red nape or spot on back of head (male only)

• Black markings on white outer tail feathers

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Common Name: Hairy Woodpecker.

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Key Markings: 

• Larger than Downy Woodpecker

• Black-and-white-striped head.

• Black back with bold white spots

• Small red nape or spot on back of head (male only)

• No markings on white outer tail feathers

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Common Name: Redheaded Woodpecker.

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Key Markings: 

• Dark red or crimson head

• Black back

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Common Name: Northern Flicker.

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Key Markings: 

• Crown - gray

• Red "V" marking on back of head

• Brown back with black stripes

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The Carillon at Stonegate community is very fortunate to have a variety of wetland, forest and prairie environments conducive to a variety of birds and other wildlife, plants and insects. Our community and the Kane County Forest Preserve do an exceptional job in maintaining this natural environment – both for the benefit of the birds and wildlife and for our residents to enjoy.

 

Take a hike and see what you can find – and identify!