Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

The Lineated Woodpecker is a striking bird with a bold black-and-white striped pattern on its head and neck. Its body is predominantly black with white barring on the wings and a bright red crest. This woodpecker is known for its loud, ringing calls and its habit of drumming on dead trees to communicate and establish territory. It is typically found in mature forests with large trees, where it forages for insects by pecking and excavating wood. The Lineated Woodpecker plays an important role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and creating cavities that are used by other bird species for nesting.

Habitat: Mature forests with large trees