The Pileated Woodpecker [ Pictures for Easy Identification]

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Introduction

What the Pileated Woodpecker Looks Like

Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Pileated Woodpecker

The length of the Pileated Woodpecker is from 15.8 inches to 19.3 inches (40.1 cm to 49.0 cm).

The weight of the Pileated Woodpecker is from 8.8 ounces to 12.3 ounces (249.5 grams to 348.7 grams).

The wingspan of the Pileated Woodpecker is from 26.0 inches to 29.5 inches (66.0 cm to 74.9 cm).

Pictures of the Pileated Woodpecker

Feeding Behavior of the Pileated Woodpecker

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What the Pileated Woodpecker Likes to Eat

The Pileated Woodpecker feeds on the following:

Where To Find the Pileated Woodpecker

You can find the Pileated Woodpecker in the following habitats:

How to Attract Pileated Woodpecker to Your Backyard

To attract Pileated Woodpeckers to your backyard, use these types of feeders:

  • suet cage feeders

To attract Pileated Woodpeckers to your backyard, use these foods:

  • black oil sunflower seeds
  • hulled sunflower seeds
  • suet
  • peanuts
  • peanut hearts
  • mealworms