Resident spots rare Pileated Woodpecker in yard, a bird typically found in undisturbed forests.

A resident spotted a rare Pileated Woodpecker, the largest woodpecker species, exploring dead pine trees in their yard. These birds prefer vast, undisturbed forests with insect-infested trees for nesting and feeding. The male excavates nest holes in dead trees, often near water, and both parents feed the chicks a diet of insects. After the chicks leave the nest at about 26 days, the abandoned cavities become homes for other birds like owls and ducks.