Pileated Woodpecker
The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. The term pileated comes from the Latin word pileatus meaning “capped” which refers to the red crest on the top of the bird’s head.
There are 9 types of woodpeckers regularly found in Wisconsin. From the large Pileated Woodpecker to the small Downy Woodpecker, this guide will help you identify each species by size, markings, habitat, and seasonal behavior. In This Guide 9 Woodpeckers of Wisconsin 1.) Northern Flicker Flicker’s appearance differs by region that they are from (Eastern … Read more
The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. The term pileated comes from the Latin word pileatus meaning “capped” which refers to the red crest on the top of the bird’s head.