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