Melanerpes Collection

Jamaican woodpecker, Melanerpes radiolatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an original illustration by George
FLO4640697 Jamaican woodpecker, Melanerpes radiolatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an original illustration by George Edwards from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Female Red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) with acorn in beak, New York, USA, October

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male feeding on nectar in Saguaro cactus blossom (Carnegiea gigantea), Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA, April 2013

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis), emerging from nest in Saguaro cactus, Arizona, USA. July

Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons), male, Cozad Ranch, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Female Red-bellied woodpecker and red berries, Kentucky Date: 03-07-2018

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) male perched in native habitat, s. Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) male perched in native habitat, s. Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) male perched in native habitat, s. Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) male perched in native habitat, s. Texas Date: 19/11/2012

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) adult at nest cavity in palm, McAllen, Texas Date: 21/05/2012

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) male perched on dead limb Date: 21/05/2012

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Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) male on oak Date: 20/05/2012

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Acorn Woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus, Arizona, US. Date: 14/12/2010

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Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifons), Cayo district, Belize Date: 02/07/2008

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) feeding on Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) blossom nectar and the insects trapped in them, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) pair at nest entrance in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) one adult flying from nest, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Orchard oriole, Icterus spurius, males 1, 2, and female 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania

Red-headed woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, male 1, female 2, young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report

Belted kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon, males 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania

White woodpecker and Philippine pygmy woodpecker
White woodpecker, Melanerpes candidus, Philippine pygmy woodpecker, Yungipicus maculatus, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus (Black-bearded woodpecker, Picus melanopogon). Handcoloured engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1829

American Ornithology by Alexander Wilson, 1824
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Red-headed woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Near threatened.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

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Gila Woodpecker - male - drinking water drops (Melanerpes uropygialis) Date:

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Red-bellied Woodpecker - adult male in winter (Melanerpes carolinus) Date:

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Gila Woodpecker - at suet feeder (Melanerpes uropygialis) Date:

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Red Bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) Date:

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Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) Date:

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Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) Date:

Gila Woodpecker. San Blas, Mexico in March
JZ-3645 Gila Woodpecker San Blas, Mexico in March Melanerpes uropygialis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Lewis's Woodpecker, Melanerpes lewis. Washington in July
JZ-3300 Lewis's Woodpecker Washington in July, USA Melanerpes lewis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Melanerpes: A Colorful World of Woodpeckers" From the vibrant Red-headed woodpeckers engaged in a fierce battle with European Starlings, to the Female Red-bellied woodpecker gracefully clutching an acorn in her beak, Melanerpes species never cease to amaze. In New York, USA, during October, a Female Red-bellied woodpecker showcases her foraging skills as she prepares for the upcoming winter. Traveling westward to Arizona, we witness the Gila woodpecker indulging in nature's sweet nectar from within a Saguaro cactus blossom. As this male bird emerges from its nest hidden within the prickly plant, it reminds us of their remarkable adaptability and resourcefulness. Further south at Cozad Ranch in Rio Grande Valley, we encounter another member of the Melanerpes family - the Golden-fronted woodpecker. With its striking appearance and distinctive call echoing through the air, this male exemplifies both beauty and strength. Taking a step back into history with Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology publication from 1824, we gain insight into how long these fascinating birds have captivated human curiosity. Their presence has been documented throughout time as they continue to enchant us with their behaviors and appearances. Finally, let us not forget about our feathered friends' interactions with their surroundings. The Female Red-bellied woodpecker perched amidst red berries serves as a reminder of their role in dispersing seeds and contributing to forest regeneration. Melanerpes is more than just a name; it represents an entire world filled with awe-inspiring avian wonders that remind us of nature's diversity and resilience.