Pileated Woodpecker Juveniles stay with the adults for considerably longer than the other four species listed above. Pileated Woodpecker Nest Excavation is done by the male and female, as is incubation/etc. Pileated Woodpecker, male & female plumage, pair bonding and defending territory. Pileated Woodpecker Distribution shows the approximate range over the North American continent, plus other information. Northern Flicker Hybrids occur with many variations between the red-shafted and yellow-shafted varieties. Northern Flicker caring for plumage, which includes sunning, preening and anting. Nesting Male and female have separate feeding areas in fall and early winter, with pairs forming by late winter. Northern Flicker Foraging, more about diet, nesting and adults caring for juveniles. Feeds on a variety of insects, especially beetles and ants, also gall wasps, caterpillars, others. Northern Flicker Distribution shows approximate range over the North American continent, plus other information. Red-breasted Sapsuckers are also known to flycatch, especially during the breeding season. Red-breasted Sapsucker Diet and how the bird creates sap wells, plus additional feeding information. Red-breasted Sapsucker juvenal plumage, molting and other characteristics. Red-breasted Sapsucker Nest Cavity The graphic illustrates what a RBSS nest cavity might look like inside the tree. Red-breasted Sapsucker Distribution shows approximate range over the North American continent, plus other information. Hairy or Downy? It can be difficult for people beginning to ID these two species, unless seen together. Hairy Woodpecker Juvenile Slide shows a male Hairy Woodpecker nestling, juvenile and adult, discusses fledging/etc. Hairy Woodpecker Nest Cavity The graphic illustrates what a Hairy Woodpecker nest cavity might look like inside the tree. Hairy Woodpecker Distribution shows their approximate range over the North American continent, plus other information. Woodpecker Hammering and what allows them to hit a hard surfaces with force and speed.Ī "Conk" is a fungus growth on a tree and is an indicator that the tree has fungal heart rot.ĭowny Woodpecker Distribution shows their approximate range over the North American continent, plus other information.ĭowny Woodpecker Diet and Foraging This slide covers male and female plumage, foraging and diet.ĭowny Woodpecker Nest Cavity The graphic illustrates what a Downy Woodpecker nest cavity might look like inside the tree. Woodpecker's Tongue and the use of percussion are key in locating and capturing prey. Hyoid Apparatus allows the woodpecker's tongue to extend so far past the end of its bill. Nictitating Membrane is basically a translucent, third eyelid that aids in cleaning and protecting the bird's eye lens. Nest Cavity Height Range Chart of the Downy, Hairy, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Northern Flicker and Pileated Woodpecker. All photographs, graphics, animations, videos by Craig Johnson © 2005-2023. Please scroll down if needed, as there are dozens of pages.
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