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Pileated Woodpecker
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Mature forest.
Diet: Carpenter ants.
Best time to spot: Crow-sized; rectangular holes.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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