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Dryocopus pileatus
Largest woodpecker in most of the U.S. with a wingspan up to 30 inches. The name comes from their red cap of feathers. Females (like this one) lack an extra red patch that males have below the eye.
Forests with tall trees. They forage mainly for ants by excavating large holes in the trunks of trees, which are then frequently visited by other bird species.
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