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Pileated Woodpecker (Male)

Dryocopus pileatus

Description:

The Pileated Woodpecker is a very large woodpecker 14-18 inches. Red crest; Black, white and read pattern on head. Black body. White wing lining. Very conspicouos. The male's red crest goes to the bill. The female's has black feathers nearer the bill.

Habitat:

mature forests.

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Vermont, USA

Spotted on Feb 6, 2015
Submitted on Feb 6, 2015

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