Species BirdsLineated Woodpecker

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

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Illustration of Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus)

The Lineated Woodpecker is a large woodpecker with a striking red crest and bold black and white stripes. It is known for its loud drumming on trees, which can be heard from afar.

Habitat
Found in mature forests and woodlands.
Diet
Primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in wood.
How common
Uncommon

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