Pileated Woodpecker - 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.
Observations by Season
Number of times the species has been spotted, identified and logged while visiting nature parks nearby.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
A species is registered only once / park visit. Consult the page animal tracking to learn more about how we determine identifications and log observations in the field.
Videos Behavioral Traits
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Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) - 2023-03-25
Recorded: 2023-03-25 - Duration: [02:18]
Videos are hosted on Muuuh's YouTube Channel.
Photos of Pileated Woodpecker
Close up of Pileated Woodpecker in action.
Parc Angrignon - 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.
Parc Angrignon - 2016-03-06
NIKON D7100; 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1000; Aperture f6.3; Iso 720;
Parc Angrignon - 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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