Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
A large forest woodpecker of mature woods, wooded swamps, parks, and large suburban tree stands across much of North America. It hammers into dead or dying trees for carpenter ants and beetle larvae, and also eats fruit, nuts, and berries. Adults are powerful flyers that defend territories with loud calls, display flights, and resonant drumming. Their large rectangular excavations and nest cavities often become shelter for many other wildlife species.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Pileated Woodpecker