Which large woodpecker has a red crest and excavates large rectangular holes?

Pileated Woodpecker | Hairy Woodpecker | Downy Woodpecker | Northern Flicker

Which habitat do pileated woodpeckers prefer?

Mature forests with large dead trees | Open ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do pileated woodpeckers primarily eat?

Wood-boring beetle larvae and large insects | seeds | fish | rocks

Which sign indicates pileated woodpecker activity?

Large excavated holes and loud drumming | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Which conservation action helps pileated woodpeckers?

Protect mature forest and dead wood habitat | Remove all dead trees | Drain wetlands | Pave forests

Quiz Answers

Pileated Woodpecker. The pileated woodpecker has a red crest and excavates large rectangular holes in trees.

Mature forests with large dead trees. They prefer mature forests with large dead trees for nesting and foraging.

Wood-boring beetle larvae and large insects. Pileated woodpeckers feed on wood-boring beetle larvae and other large insects.

Large excavated holes and loud drumming indicate pileated woodpecker activity.

Protect mature forest and dead wood habitat. Protecting mature forest and dead wood habitat supports pileated woodpeckers.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Bird