The Pale-billed Woodpecker is a large woodpecker characterized by its striking pale bill and bold black and white plumage. It is often associated with mature forests where it drills into trees for insects.
Habitat
Mature forests and woodlands.
Diet
Insects, particularly wood-boring beetles.
How common
Rare
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