Posted by Wayne G. Barber and Photos by Wayne G. Barber
Pileated Woodpecker, Male and his lover in 2021
Crow Sized woodpecker with a black back and bright red crest. Long grey bill with a red moustache. Leading edge of wings is white, flashes brightly when flying.
Female: same as male, but has a black forehead and lacks the red mustache.
Juvenile: similar to the adults, only duller and browner overall.
Nest: cavity; malt and female excavate; 1 brood per year.
Eggs: 3-5 white, unmarked
Incubation: 15-18 days, female and male will share duties. female has the day shift and the male has the night shift.
Non-migrator
Favorite food is carpenter ants.
Our backyard loudest drummer.
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