A rare Pileated Woodpecker, the largest woodpecker species, was spotted in a resident's yard, feeding in dead pine trees.

A resident spotted a rare visit from a Pileated Woodpecker, the largest woodpecker species, exploring dead pine trees in their yard. These birds prefer large, undisturbed forests with insect-infested trees for nesting and feeding. The woodpecker, similar in size to a crow, creates nest holes in dead trees that other birds like owls and ducks use after they leave. The author observed an adult female with distinctive yellow eyes, highlighting the bird’s vital role in the ecosystem.

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