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Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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25.8632, -80.1928

Field Notes

Description:

Large woodpecker. Red crest on head. Black body. LArgest woodpecker in the US

Habitat:

Found in deciduous or coniferous forests with large trees

Notes:

This is an old spotting but thought I would add it. There were always two that returned to the area, year after year. After 2007 we didn't spot the birds again.

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