Pileated woodpeckers are mainly black with a red crest and have a white line down the sides of the throat. Adult males have a red line from the bill to the throat; in adult females these are …

The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest.

A big, dashing bird with a flaming crest, the Pileated Woodpecker is the largest extant woodpecker in North America. Excavating deep into rotten wood to get at the nests of …

Dec 5, 2025 · The pileated woodpecker is a species of large nonmigratory woodpecker known for its black plumage, red crest, and bold white stripes on the face and neck. It is the largest living …

The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest of all North American woodpeckers measuring 16 to 19 inches long. Known for choosing to live only in mature forest. This guide covers the nesting …

Aug 1, 2025 · The crow-sized pileated woodpecker is a year-round resident in Illinois. Like other woodpeckers, instead of singing to attract a mate, the pileated woodpecker typically drums on …

May 9, 2025 · The Pileated Woodpecker is under threat by changing forest management to encourage younger trees that are unsuitable for it to thrive. This bird is essential for the …

Apr 26, 2025 · The Pileated Woodpecker is one of North America’s largest and most visually striking woodpeckers. Recognizable by its vivid red crest, black plumage, and distinctive white …

Mostly black, with red crest and bold white stripes on head and neck. Flies with deep, rowing wingbeats, almost like a crow but more irregular; also look for mostly white underwings and …

The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is one of the largest and most striking woodpeckers in North America. It has a bright red crest and a bold black-and-white pattern on …