Top 10 Woodpeckers  in  Texas 

Pileated Woodpecker - Large and striking, with a red crest and black and white markings.

Red-headed Woodpecker - Easily recognized by its bright red head and white body.

Red-bellied Woodpecker - Has a distinctive red cap and a red wash on its belly.

Downy Woodpecker - Small and common, with black and white stripes on its head and back.

Hairy Woodpecker - Similar to the Downy, but larger and with a longer bill.

 Northern Flicker - A large woodpecker with a colorful plumage and a distinctive call.

Acorn Woodpecker - Known for its unique habit of storing acorns in holes in trees.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Has a yellow wash on its belly and a distinctive mottled appearance.

Ladder-backed Woodpecker - Small and compact, with a ladder-like pattern on its back.

Golden-fronted Woodpecker - Has a striking gold patch on its forehead and a red patch on its crown.