The Houston Astros Class A Advanced minor league affiliate in Fayetteville is officially named the Woodpeckers, the organization announced Sunday.

The mascot concept came from the Fayetteville community, which is home to the second-largest population of endangered red-coackaded woodpeckers (RCV) in the world, tying the sounds of the bird to Fort Bragg.

"Fayetteville is proudly recognized as the nation's 'Most American City,' making it the perfect home for America's pastime," Woodpeckers president Mark Zarthar said in a release. "The Woodpeckers are honored to reside alongside Fort Bragg, the world's largest military installation, and couldn't have asked for a better community to call home."

Fayetteville's team will wear red and black in staying true to the RCV and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The star and shield on the club's primary logo and the American flag included on the uniforms also tie in and recognize the impact of Fort Bragg and the military on the organization and brand. The organization also believes that the bird's fight against extinction is representative of the resilience that will become standard for the baseball team.

The Fayetteville ballpark is set to be completed in March 2019 and will hold 5,292. The venue is a $37.8 million project that will include both sports and entertainment components, including a 25x70-foot LED scoreboard, six luxury suites, four field boxes, a premium club level, outdoor party deck and a kids zone among other features. The stadium is a part of the downtown revitalization project in Fayetteville and is expected to help "attract and retain business, provide national exposure and increase civic and community pride."

Opening day is scheduled for April 2019.

In announcing the official name and stadium plan, the Woodpeckers also released their mission statement which emphasizes the expected impact of the team on the community: "The Woodpeckers use baseball to create unique and memorable experiences that connect fans with the greater Fayetteville community. Our mission is to drive long-term value for our players, partners, investors and fans."

The Houston Astros own and operate the Woodpeckers and have agreed to a 30-year lease with the city of Fayetteville.