Red-bellied Woodpecker

Must have recently fledged. Coloring is much paler than the adults. It does help him blend in better.

[Shirley]

My first thought when I saw your photo....’must be a juvenile’. Then I read your caption and you answered my question! Nice capture....I’ve never seen a juvenile before.

[amyK]

Nice shot. I’ve not seen one before either.

[Rick]

Super capture.

[Milanie]

I don't think I've ever seen a young one before - he is nicely protected with that coloring.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

great find :)

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful..he does blend in so well.

[Steve Jacob]

Nice shot