Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Physical Characteristics
Size
15.8-19.3 inches
Wingspan
26-29.5 inches
Weight
8.8-12.3 oz
Plumage
Crow-sized, black with white stripes, prominent red crest
Distinctive Features
Crow-sized
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Mature forests with large trees
🍽️ Diet
Carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles
🦅 Behavior
Excavates rectangular holes, loud drumming, needs large territories
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Non-migratory resident
🎵 Sounds
Loud whinny, 'kuk-kuk-kuk
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Pileated Woodpeckers have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 15.8-19.3 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Pileated Woodpecker sound like?
Pileated Woodpeckers make Loud whinny, 'kuk-kuk-kuk'. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Pileated Woodpeckers live?
Pileated Woodpeckers inhabit mature forests with large trees. Non-migratory resident
What do Pileated Woodpeckers eat?
The diet of Pileated Woodpeckers consists primarily of carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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