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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The length is about 15 inches It is a 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 It is a permanent resident of an area breeds in woodland areas in large trees It nest in cavities Clutch Size: 3-5 Incubation period: 15-18 days Days to Fledge: 26-28 one brood per year It eats mostly insects It eats fruits too but likes insects better |
| PILEATED WOODPECKER drycopus pileatus |
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