Family: Picidae, Woodpeckers view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has mainly black body plumage, except for
small white patch at base of primaries on closed wing. In
flight, patch is more obvious, and white underwing coverts are
striking. Angular-looking head has white throat and white
stripes behind eye and extending from base of bill down side of
neck. Tufted crown is red; note red malar stripe and pale eye.
ADULT FEMALE Similar, but only rear of crown is red and malar
stripe is black. JUVENILE Resembles respective sex adult, but
has brownish eyes. Dimensions Length: 17" (43 cm) Habitat Fairly
common forest resident. Does best in undisturbed, old-growth
forest, but tolerates younger woodland if a few large trees are
present for nesting. Observation Tips Easy to find in suitable
habitats. Range Texas, Eastern Canada, Plains, Florida, Alaska,
Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Western Canada, New England,
California, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains Voice Utters a harsh,
agitated ke-ke-ki-ki-kiÖ. Dis