No. 38 — The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
Hand-carved songbird by Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis

Materials: White Pine, Glass, Steel, Found Wood, and Hickory Limb
Dimensions: 3 1/2" L × 2 1/2" W × 6 1/2" H
Finish: Traditional milk paint, waxed and buffed
Status: Available

Description
The Red-headed Woodpecker was a very common bird in my yard when I was a child. Our property was filled with large mixed hardwood trees, and I remember these birds crisscrossing the front yard high in the canopy. Today they have become much less common, as habitat changes have affected their populations. Like many birds, they now face a number of challenges. And as always—keep your cats indoors.

About the Project
This bird is part of 50 Little Birds, a collection of hand-carved Indiana songbirds by artist Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis. Each bird represents a species found in Indiana and is inspired by the artist’s personal encounters with birds in the field. Carved from softwoods and painted with traditional milk paints, the birds are small objects meant to be held, studied, and shared. In this collection, every bird has a story.

Closer
Each bird in the series is offered as an individual piece, but together they reflect an ongoing body of work shaped by observation, memory, and a lifelong love of birds.

Availability
Each bird is carved and painted by hand. If this particular bird has already found a home, I am always happy to carve another for you. Because every bird is handmade, each will have its own unique character.