Woodpeckers

The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a woodpecker native to North America. This insectivorous bird is a mostly sedentary inhabitant of deciduous forests in eastern North America, the Great Lakes, the boreal forests of Canada and parts of the Pacific coast. It is the 2nd-largest woodpecker on the continent, after the critically endangered—and possibly extinct—ivory-billed woodpecker. The term "pileated" refers to the bird's prominent red crest, with the term from the Latin…

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There are over 200 woodpecker species in the world and 17 species in North America. Let's learn about each of these North American species.

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Learn the different types of WOODPECKERS found in the United States and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

From my woodpecker collection. We have these as frequent visitors to our garden. Love them!

In this article we're going to answer a bunch common questions about these cool birds by giving you 17 interesting facts about woodpeckers.

Did you see a red-headed woodpecker or a red-bellied woodpecker? Learn how to tell these woodpeckers with a similar name apart.