Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

The Pileated Woodpecker is a striking bird with a prominent red crest and a black body. It is known for its loud, resonant drumming and its distinctive call that echoes through the forest. This species is primarily found in mature forests with large trees, where it excavates large rectangular holes in search of insects and creates distinctive rectangular nest cavities. The Pileated Woodpecker is an important part of its ecosystem, playing a role in controlling insect populations and creating habitat for other cavity-nesting species.

Habitat: Mature forests with large trees

Pileated Woodpecker
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Montreal Region Private Birding Day Trip with Sheldon Harvey
Montreal Region Private Birding Day Trip with Sheldon Harvey
Canada / Montreal Private tour 1 day | 7h

A flexible private birding day around Montreal-area parks, shorelines and seasonal hot-spots with local birder Sheldon Harvey....

From 0.00 CAD
Private Humboldt County Birding with Ken Burton
Private Humboldt County Birding with Ken Burton
United States / Eureka Private tour 5h

Private Humboldt County birding with Ken Burton, available from 5 hours and up and customized around Eureka, Arcata Marsh, Humboldt Bay, red...

From 125.00 USD
Greenwater Lake Birding Tour – 3 great days in warbler heaven
Greenwater Lake Birding Tour – 3 great days in warbler heaven
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 1290.00 CAD
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 1450.00 CAD
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 60 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 190.00 CAD
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 690.00 CAD
Carrot River Birding Tour – Exciting quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts & Golden-winged Warblers 2026
Carrot River Birding Tour – Exciting quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts & Golden-winged Warblers 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 2490.00 CAD
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 240.00 CAD
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days | 0h

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From 690.00 CAD