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Pileated Woodpecker

Hylatomus pileatus

Description:

Almost the size of a crow, the Pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. It can grow to about 15.7–19.3 inches with a wingspan of 26–29.5 inches and weigh between 8.8–12.3 ounces. Their most notable features are their size, red crest and loud calls.

Habitat:

A deciduous forest almost completely surrounded by water with many dead trees.

Notes:

Found north of forbidden drive on the green trail in the Wissahickon trail.

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Nomad Mike
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Nomad Mike

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2017
Submitted on May 10, 2017

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