Pileated Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpeckers drill holes into trees in North American woodlands. When the holes are big enough, the woodpeckers pick out insects inside the tree to eat. Pileated woodpeckers are black and white with red feathers on their heads. The pileated woodpecker is a kind of bird. All birds have feathers and a beak. They are all warm-blooded and lay hard-shelled eggs. But birds also have many differences. Find out what the pileated woodpecker has in common with the wood thrush and the great spotted woodpecker. Discover how it is different from the American flamingo and the cactus wren. Check out the comparison charts and use your compare-and-contrast skills to explore bird traits!