Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)

Red-cockaded Woodpeckers once could be found throughout the southeastern United States, from Florida north to Maryland and west into Texas.

But due to habitat loss, their range has been severely limited, and they have been extirpated from Maryland.

They can still be found in southern long-leaf pine forests, but habitat loss is the biggest threat to the survival of the species.

This species is currently listed as a Vulnerable species.

References:

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-cockaded_Woodpecker/id

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-cockaded_Woodpecker

Scott Simmons

Scott Simmons, based in Florida, is a lover of nature, landscape, and wildlife photography. Scott became interested in photography in 2001 when he was given his first SLR camera. When he acquired a telephoto lens, he became progressively more interested in birds and other wildlife. Scott enjoys learning about bird habitats and behavior, striving always to take images that are both beautiful and interpretive. Scott believes photography is a great vehicle to help others to appreciate the wonder for the stuff of earth.

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