My first reaction when seeing this bird was:
I have never seen a woodpecker on the ground before. Size of bird, bill and action using bill was all common with a woodpecker. This bird was brown in color. Had a red patch at nape, and a black band across chest. Was unable to get photo. He was seen in Eastern, Upper NY State. Can you help identify?
There was NO WHITE on this bird. Coloring was: different shades of brown with a black band across chest. Red patch on back of head area, not top of head or side, but nap area. (like back of neck)
