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7. Not all woodpeckers, there's a variety of crest colors such as the Blond-crested in Brazil:

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 06:45 PM

Sep 17

The intensity of the red signals optimal health and breeding success in their territory. Younger birds have duller colors.

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Pileated Woodpecker [View all] Donkees Sep 17 OP

Ever wonder why woodpeckers have red coloration on their heads Bluestocking Sep 17 #1

Beautiful. niyad Sep 17 #2

beautiful bird onethatcares Sep 17 #3

I can hear True Dough Sep 17 #4

Love your photos! Slow birdwatching? Dear_Prudence Sep 17 #5

The zen of experiencing birds feeling safe in your presence :) Donkees Sep 17 #8

Magnificent. bmbmd Sep 17 #6