| Pileated Woodpecker Identification Tips |
| (Credit: U. S. Geological Survey) |
| General
Information - Very large (crow-sized) black and white woodpecker - Prominent red crest at rear of head - White throat - Entirely black body plumage at rest except a white line that extends from bill down sides of neck to upper flanks - In flight shows pale bases to primaries on upperwing and entirely white underwing covert Adult male - Red forehead - Red malar area Adult female - Black forehead - Black malar stripe Similar species No other living woodpecker could be confused with the Pileated. |
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