With an area of over 82,277 square miles made up largely of vast plains, Kansas’ central location and mild climate allows for a wide variety of wildlife to thrive in the state of Kansas. This includes many different species of birds, but in this article we’re going to learn about the 8 species of woodpeckers found in Kansas.
We’ll take a close look at these species and talk about where and when they can be seen in Kansas. We’ll also hit on a few fun facts about woodpeckers and see pictures of each species, to help you identify them.
The 8 species of woodpeckers in Kansas are the Red-bellied Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker. Let’s learn about them!
1. Red-bellied Woodpecker
Length: 9.4 in
Weight: 2.0-3.2 oz
Wingspan: 13.0 -16.5 in
Red-bellied Woodpeckers feature peachy-red caps and napes with black and white striped backs. These woodpeckers are commonly throughout the state of Kansas in woodlands and backyards year-round, perched on the main branches and trunks of trees.
They’re known for venturing from the forest to visit backyard bird feeders as well. Use suet blocks durin