Monday, March 18, 2013

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker
Order: PICIFORMES       Family: Woodpeckers (Picidae)


The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. It is from 16.5 – 19.5 inches long and has a wingspan of between 27 and 30 inches. It has a very prominent red crest and the male has a red ‘mustache’ while the female has a black ‘mustache’. The body is black with white wing linings.

They will make many entrances to their homes (sometimes as many as 16) so they will have escape routes in case a predator enters their home.

Question: What is a group of pileated woodpeckers known as?

Answer: a ‘crown’ of woodpeckers.

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