Pileated Woodpecker

Description:

A large North American woodpecker, roughly crow-sized, inhabiting deciduous forests in eastern North America, the Great Lakes, the boreal forests of Canada, and parts of the Pacific coast.

Habitat:

Forested areas across Canada, the eastern United States and parts of the Pacific coast. This bird favors mature forests and heavily wooded parks.

Notes:

This was seen while birding a local park in Calgary. A nice bird to start the New Year with.