The Red-cockaded Woodpecker is a small bird native to the southeastern United States. It is easily recognized by its black and white plumage, with a distinctive small red patch on the male's head. This woodpecker primarily inhabits mature pine forests, particularly those dominated by longleaf pine trees, which provide suitable nesting sites. This species is known for its unique behavior of drilling small holes in living pine trees to create cavities for nesting. The Red-cockaded Woodpecker is considered endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation, making conservation efforts crucial for its survival.