Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Picidae — Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus, breeds in eastern and north-western USA and southern Canada across North America. It is a woodpecker of the family Picidae, first described by Linnaeus in 1758. In its range it is known for a prominent red crest and a white stripe on the neck, set against a mostly black body. It is a large species, and it makes large, almost rectangular cuts in trees to reach prey or to create a nest.

Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae — Woodpeckers
Breeding range
North America: e, nw USA and s Canada
Pileated Woodpecker
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Tours where you can spot this bird

9 tours in Canada 8, United States 1

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

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

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 USD 125
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

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

From CAD 1,290
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

A private two-day self-drive birding tour through the Tobin Lake and Saskatchewan River valley region, focused on forest and river birds....

From CAD 1,450
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A winter chickadee experience near Saskatoon, offered as a two-hour public outing or a three-hour private tour with birdwatching and photogr...

From CAD 45
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

A private two-day self-drive exploration of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, searching boreal forest and wetland habitats for northern birds....

From CAD 1,290
Carrot River Birding Tour – Quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts and Golden-winged Warblers 2027
Carrot River Birding Tour – Quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts and Golden-winged Warblers 2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

A three-day self-drive birding journey into northeastern Saskatchewan, searching forest and river-valley habitats for eastern specialities....

From CAD 2,890
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A private self-drive birding tour from Saskatoon to Pike Lake, with a three-hour core option and a longer six-hour programme for broader hab...

From CAD 240
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

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

From CAD 690