Pileated Woodpecker

The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in Florida at about 19 1/2 inches in length. It is black and white with a bright red crest. Their preferred habitat is forests with mature trees especially areas of woodland near water. They need habitat with mature trees, dead snags, and fallen logs. Brush piles and log piles will attract them because these attract large beetles and carpenter ants to lay their eggs in. They are omnivorous and will eat insects, fruit, mast such as acorns, and tree sap.  Their favorite foods are termites, ant larvae, and large grubs. Please visit my site to learn more about Central Florida native plants and animals at https://sharonsflorida.com/. You can also join my mailing list to receive my updates here: https://sharonsflorida.com/join-my-ma.... The music is Piano Dreamcloud Meditation by NaturesEye/Leigh Robinson from Pixabay It's Earth Day 2025 so help the planet by piling up some logs for the wildlife. It's as easy as falling off a log. Enjoy your green space, Sharon