Common Names
- Pileated Woodpecker (en)
- Picamaderos norteamericano, Pito crestado (es)
- Grand Pic (fr)
- Helmspecht (de)
Taxonomy
- Piciformes
- Picidae
- Dryocopus pileatus
Largest woodpecker around Montreal and which can be observed best during the winter months due to lack of leaves. Feeds on insects below tree barks by hammering holes into the bark and pulling the prey out with the long tongue.
Although around all year, the species is best observed in winter due to lack of foliage. Usually you hear them first hammering on tree barks, mostly along tree stem's upper section. Occasionally, the bird descends to the ground pulling dead leaves in search of prey.
On every park visit, we maintain a log of species spotted and identified. If you maintain a similar list, please consider sharing it with Muuuh Wildlife Photography: Share Logs.
Location | Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
---|---|---|---|---|
Park Angrignon, Montreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Park Pointe aux Prairies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Times a species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting this park. A species is reported only once / park visit. Only parks listed which we visit frequently all year long. Consult the page animal tracking about how we log observations in field.
Shape and color of head is the criteria I use to identify this bird; A red hood and black and white stripes along the side of the head. Male have a red malar stripe.
Close up of Pileated Woodpecker in action.
Park Angrignon, Montreal - 2018-02-26
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f9.0; Iso 900;
Picking up some insects with its long tongue.
Park Angrignon, Montreal - 2016-03-06
NIKON D7100; 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1000; Aperture f6.3; Iso 720;
Park Angrignon, Montreal - 2016-03-06
NIKON D7100; 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1000; Aperture f6.3; Iso 250;
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