Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Least Concern
Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 40 - 48 cm
- Weight
- 250 - 400 g
- Diet
- Insects, Carpenter ants, Beetles, Fruits
Habitat
Mature forestsWoodlandsUrban areasDead trees
Behavior
- Forages for insects, carpenter ants, and beetles in trees
- Uses its powerful, chisel-like bill to excavate insects
- Lives in pairs, with males defending territories
- Engages in drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud sounds