Pileated woodpeckers are a large, striking birds that stand out in a forest any time of year. Being about the size of a crow, black and white with a bright red crest, there’s not much a pileated woodpecker can be confused with. Males and females can be distinguished by whether or not they have a red “whisker” – the side of the male’s face behind the bill has a big red streak whereas the females do not. These birds also are important habitat creators and many species use their old nest holes as homes!