Pileated Woodpecker

The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is the largest of the woodpecker species found in North America over a large range, measuring about 16.5... more

by Morris Finkelstein

Title

Pileated Woodpecker

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

Medium

Photograph

Description

The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is the largest of the woodpecker species found in North America over a large range, measuring about 16.5 inches in length and about 10 ounces in weight. It has a long neck, prominent red crest, long bill, broad wings, and a long tail. Adult males have red plumage under their bill and their red crest extends down to the forehead, while female do not. Their call is very loud, as is their drumming. Four subspecies of Pileated Woodpeckers have been described. These woodpeckers prefer mature forests and parks that contain large hardwood trees. They forage for carpenter ants and beetle larvae by drilling rectangular holes in trees. They may also consume berries, fruits and nuts.

This male adult Pileated Woodpecker climbing on a tree was photographed in Morris (Litchfield County), Connecticut on 12-8-2015. I used a Nikon D810 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/4.0E FL ED VR2 telephoto lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1000.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
A Birding Group - Wings, 1-24-2017
Woodpeckers, 1-25-2017
Wild Birds Of The World, 1-26-2017
FAA Portraits - Birds, 1-27-2017
Birds In Focus, 1-28-2017
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 1-29-2017
Poetic Poultry, 1-29-2017
All Natural Beauty Of This World, 1-31-2017
Animal Photographs, 2-1-2017
Photographers From Around The World, 2-1-2017
Animals Photos Only, 2-3-2017
Big Sky Of Art, 2-5-2017
10 Plus, 2-10-2017
Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife, 2-23-2017
Images That Excite You, 2-23-2017
The 200 Club, 2-26-2017
The World We See, 3-14-2017
Five Star Artist, 6-27-2017
500 Views Share Group, 4-17-2020
Go Take A Hike Photography, 10-28-2020
1000 Views, 10-12-2023

Third Place in FAA Contest
"Square Format Nature Photography"
10-30-2020; Admin. Larry Kniskern

First Place in FAA Contest
"What's New" In Wild Birds Of The World Group
4-1-2017; Admin. William Tasker

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January 24th, 2017