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Pileated Woodpecker (male)

Dryocopus pileatus

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Description:

One of the largest woodpeckers in North America, Dryocopus pileatus, the Pileated Woodpecker is characterized by its large size and bright red crest. The males have a "mustache" near the "cheek." This guy was pecking at the tree on the other side of the road. I think he lives in our Norway Spruce forest.

Habitat:

Coniferous forest, seemingly prefers to peck on deciduous trees.

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Pileated Woodpecker male and female

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