Pileated Woodpecker No 2 is a photograph by Phyllis Taylor which was uploaded on June 5th, 2016.
Pileated Woodpecker No 2
A pileated woodpecker captured resting on a split rail fence in Smokey Mountain National Park. He was intently focused on finding carpenter ants in... more
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Pileated Woodpecker No 2
Artist
Phyllis Taylor
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Photograph - Photography
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A pileated woodpecker captured resting on a split rail fence in Smokey Mountain National Park. He was intently focused on finding carpenter ants in the wood.
The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, leaving unique rectangular holes in the wood. The nest holes these birds make offer crucial shelter to many species including swifts, owls, ducks, bats, and pine martens.
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June 5th, 2016
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