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Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

Description:

Large woodpecker about 45 cm long, striking red crest, mostly black body with white on the wings shown in flight. Individual in photo is a male, which have a red stripe on their cheek.

Habitat:

Moist woodland forest, beside a stream

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janis
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janis

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 29, 2015
Submitted on Jul 29, 2015

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