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Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocpus pileatus

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44.1217, -72.5415

Field Notes

Description:

Very large to 17 inches. Black with white neck stripes. A prominent red crest.

Habitat:

Dense forest.

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Very nice series! It looks as if it is on a snowy day, so the spotting day wouldn't be today, would it?
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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