White-headed Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus fumigatus

The White-headed Woodpecker is a striking black-and-white woodpecker found in coniferous forests of western North America. This medium-sized woodpecker has a distinctive white head, black back, and white wing patches. It forages for insects by pecking and drilling into tree bark, and also feeds on seeds and berries. The species is known for its unique habit of caching food in bark crevices. White-headed Woodpeckers are often found in mature pine and mixed conifer forests, where they excavate nest cavities in dead trees. They are generally non-migratory and are considered important for maintaining forest health through their foraging habits.

Habitat: Coniferous forests of western North America