Pileated Woodpecker

PiciformesPicidaeLeast Concern

OrderPiciformes

FamilyPicidae

HabitatForest

RangeNorth America

Length49 cm

Wingspan73 cm

Weight300 g

DietInsectivore

About the Pileated Woodpecker

Largest woodpecker in North America. Woody Woodpecker inspired by this species. Tongue wraps around skull as shock absorber. Rectangular holes in trees.

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