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Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Piciformes ›Family: Picidae ›Genus: Dryocopus

About

The pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a large woodpecker native to North America. This crow-sized bird normally inhabits deciduous forests in eastern North America, the Great Lakes, the boreal forests of Canada, and parts of the Pacific coast. It is the second-largest woodpecker in the United States, after the critically endangered and possibly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker. The term "pileated" refers to the bird's prominent red crest, with the term from the Latin pileatus meaning "capped".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pileated Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Pileated Woodpecker is Dryocopus pileatus.
What kingdom does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
What family does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
What genus does Pileated Woodpecker belong to?
Pileated Woodpecker belongs to the genus Dryocopus.