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Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

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42.0409, -74.1182

Field Notes

Description:

The largest woodpecker in most of North America

Habitat:

Found in deciduous or coniferous forests with large trees

Reference Links:

Pileated Woodpecker, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (2)
East End aka Lorelei
Many thanks, once again, Larry. I took this in upstate NY where sister lives. Unfortunately, we don't have them here on Long Island. It's a nice treat when I do see them.
LarryGraziano
What a lucky sighting. I used to see them often when I lived in Florida. Great spotting

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PublishedDecember 5, 2011

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