All red-bellied woodpeckers show a black-and-white barred back ... Adult female: red on the head is limited to nasal tufts (just above the bill) and nape; wash of color on the belly is paler ...

Adult male has white forehead meeting the red crown ... group-living habits and loud calls. White-headed woodpecker has similar white wing patch and black back, but lacks white rump and belly ...

The Pileated is the largest, being about the same size as the American Crow. It is the “Woody Woodpecker” of woodpeckers!

The red crowned pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. Learn about their call and sound, size and nests.