Pileated Woodpecker
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The Pileated Woodpecker is a North American bird that is part of the order Piciformes. They are in the family Picidae, which also includes other woodpeckers such as the Hairy Woodpecker and Downy Woodpecker.

The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America and is easily identifiable by its characteristic red crest and black and white plumage.

They live in deciduous and coniferous forests across Canada, the United States, and parts of Mexico. Pileated Woodpeckers prefer older forests with large trees where they can find food and excavate nesting holes.

They eat insects, fruits, and nuts, and can be seen flying or perched high up in a tree trunk or branch.

Animal population

Unknown

Population
IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

IUCN Classification

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Geeky Facts about the Pileated Woodpecker

Fact 1

The call is a loud, ringing "kuk-kuk-kuk."

Fact 2

The males have a red head while the females have a black head.

Fact 3

Pileated Woodpeckers maintain their territory year round.

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California's Great National Parks
California's Great National Parks
California's Great National Parks
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£3,321 / person

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Real Canada
Real Canada
Real Canada
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Canada
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£1,920 / person

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USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping
USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping
USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping
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USA
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Walking, Hiking & Trekking
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3 - Average

13 days from

£2,649 / person

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Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies
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Canada
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Small Group
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3 - Average

15 days from

£2,420 / person

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Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies
Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies
Active West Coast & Canadian Rockies
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Canada
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£3,499 / person

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Active West Coast Canada Discovery
Active West Coast Canada Discovery
Active West Coast Canada Discovery
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Small Group
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8 days from

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Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N
Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N
Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N
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Small Group
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£2,750 / person

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Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada
Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada
Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada
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£1,625 / person

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Western Journey – Western Canada Holiday
Western Journey – Western Canada Holiday
Western Journey – Western Canada Holiday
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Canada
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£1,510 / person

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Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
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Canada
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£1,750 / person

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Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer
Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer
Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer
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£6,499 / person

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Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N
Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N
Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N
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£1,521 / person

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San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
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USA
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1 - Easy

3 days from

£634 / person

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Hiking in Yosemite National Park
Hiking in Yosemite National Park
Hiking in Yosemite National Park
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USA
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Active
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3 - Average

5 days from

£1,960 / person

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California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping
California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping
California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping
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USA
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3 - Average

7 days from

£869 / person

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