Pileated Woodpecker Call

This is a male Pileated Woodpecker approx 19" in size. This somewhat shy bird has discovered our suet feeder which hangs less than a foot from our kitchen window. He frequents the feeder at least 3 to 4 times a day announcing his arrival.

[@johnlewis1640]

I've actually seen this beautiful bird maybe five times in 35 years but hear this call almost everytime I hike, so striking when you actually see one.

[@seanF1885]

Theyre all over my 40!

[@user-qb4vt6eo6y]

I have a pair that comes in twice daily and they raised two and still come in feed daily 1:01

[@lexprime867]

I’m blessed to have a few of these magnificent creatures come to my feeders

[@roberttrail7013]

Years ago, I was taking my Mom on a ride through the woods and we saw two of them on the same tree just feet from us. I shall never forget it. It's such a beautiful bird.

[@anonymouse9922]

There’s a Pileated woodpecker I named Dmitri that comes by my deck for suet every morning, I love these birds

[@poweredbytofu713]

I have one that occasionally shows up near my house and it makes my day! It’s my favorite bird

[@uemochi9316]

One year the cherry tree outside my old apartment was dying, one day I saw a woodpecker going to town on it leaving a big gash in the trunk, the next year the tree was healthy again, I guess he ate whatever was killing it

[@mickcarson8504]

Isn't that Nature's miracle, how it works.

[@shaylaster1607]

Awww that’s awesome.. gotta love nature

[@hnew4u972]

My favorite woodpecker! They are so much larger than people realize. What a cool capture!

[@mylensview]

thank you

[@gregorymclendon2692]

I've been hearing this every morning when I leave for work. I had a feeling it was a pileated woodpecker. Now its confirmed. These are all over the area I live in. One of my favorite birds.

[@mierpaul]

So noisy but very shy. Heard them for over twenty years on our property but seen less than half dozen times.

[@carissab397]

They really like coming to our apple tree to have a bite. I see them all the time right now, but I’m outside quite a bit, and I live in the woods. Maybe plant them an apple tree!

[@johnmollica7999]

Omg this brought a woodpecker flying around me

[@mylensview]

That's great.

[@jennywrenn469]

Awesome!

[@squirrelguy2195]

I love how he looks right at the camera before he starts going on and on.

[@wendyfedun1419]

Heard this call outside by bedroom window, followed by rapid pecking (Edmonton, Alberta). First time,very cool!

[@pondababa4197]

Came upon one today in the forest, turned a corner and bam was within 2 feet of him on an old log on the forest floor. Super cool!

[@henrym7427]

One of the most important species of birds in north america by far. Creates homes for many other species.

[@greg2757]

I have a female at my feeder this year 😊 First one in 10 years of feeding birds. Always talking up a storm while she is walking through the yard.

[@Gilded-girl]

I actually saw one of these on my back porch this morning in northern Alabama. I heard him first and was shocked to see this huge bird right at my back door!!!

[@mylensview]

They are a thrilling bird to see first hand and hear.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Just saw one at my bird bath taking a drink. Were going thru a drought here in central Florida. It an honor to see him here.

[@christianleitel7906]

I saw one once when I was very young in my backyard in Southern Wisconsin.

[@Joe_Friday]

I too live in northern Alabama around the Huntsville/Decatur area. We get tons of birds including lots of woodpeckers but have yet to see any of these.

[@towerofresonance4877]

I heard one for the first time as a city boy when I was 21. Only once. Then again, not until I was 33. I hear them yearly now where I am in Maine ❤

[@kevinbyrne4538]

There's a pileated woodpecker in the woods near my house. I hear him, but I don't see him.

[@peachfuds]

I just had the pleasure of seeing one of these beauties on my property today! Such a unique, beautiful creature. 🤩

[@mylensview]

I agree....I'm in awe everyti;me I see one.

[@tammymiller6777]

There's one that comes to my suet feeder all the time! I am third floor apt too! I can certainly hear him when he is near🎶

[@rickbokern4179]

What suet do you use ??

[@sawatisbillings8759]

Love these beautiful birds!

[@chromicapop4595]

read in a Sibley bird guide these are big enough to leave a "canoe shaped' hole in a tree excavating for insects I saw them near my old school once in the woods back in my old home town

[@bobsilver3983]

I live in a wooded area in southern MInnesota and hear these everyday....I don't see them very often, but sure hear them lots. We put out suet for birds and get to see so many different birds.

[@mickcarson8504]

Minnesota? Geez, so far away from me. 🙁

[@yoyokum1483]

These birds are my alarm. They tear the forest apart. They even put hole in your siding..... Uggh...they do their laugh when I'm in the yard in shorts...hah, haaaa, haa ... Hah, haaaa, haa ...🙄

[@Mityob67]

Powerful footage. Thanks for posting.

[@leanncates2515]

I see one everyday and I absolutely love her!! I have a few good shots of her as well! Wish I could share them...

[@alabhaois]

I read that Woody Woodpecker was modeled after Pileated Woodpeckers! :)

[@mylensview]

Oh cool!

[@dwoktheraynejonsohn4849]

I could fall asleep to this sound

[@dp.2766]

He’s calling his mate most likely. They are almost identical with the male having the red cheeks and the female black or red w/ black dot in the middle on the cheek. They are Huge... 👍

[@TSnowy23]

They're very beautiful bird, & rare too.

[@mylensview]

Thanks for viewing my video.

[@scottselby4793]

I heard this call yesterday evening and tonight I saw a pair of these birds on my clothesline.

[@clarabellcutting8745]

I have a pleated woodpecker feeder that holds 3 suet cakes I hear them but I have not seen one on the feeder yet I cannot wait to see one use it. They are so beautiful

[@claudiacanales2662]

Let me tell you I saw one about two months ago first time ever! My jaw dropped when I saw him feeding on my feeder ....what a beautiful sight and privilege to see this magnificent bird!!!!He’s a regular now! I didn’t know they are this large. I also get Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers...they’re precious too!

[@clarabellcutting8745]

I still have not been lucky enough to have one that I’ve seen on my feeder yet I hear them that’s so cool

[@chuckp342]

@@clarabellcutting8745 any luck yet? Keep after it, they'll come! One of my favorite pileated "tricks" is to get a small cedar log. Use a hole saw and drill two to three 2" holes, drill an eye bolt in the top for hanging, and stuff the holes with suet. They love hanging from those.

[@clarabellcutting8745]

That’s a good idea

[@chuckp342]

@@clarabellcutting8745 they sell them in certain stores, but they're so easy to make. G'luck! Hope you get tons of birds 😊

[@goneatlast]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@ewokproductions3307]

Random question but did you come here from the umbrella academy?

[@alexamerling79]

One of my favorite birds:)

[@peterjohnson617]

great bird thanks !

[@therealdavestrider69]

i actually have one of these that lives in my front yard and it’s actually so cool!

[@Watermelon_Shuga]

I just had 5 large ones in my oak tree in Brandon Florida. I see them often but usually just one alone. It was a sight to see five of them in flight between oak trees.

[@nickjonson6996]

A very special and magnificent bird.

[@nicolea2839]

Pretty birb

[@wendym1234]

This must have been where the artist got Woody Woopecker’s ‘laugh’ 😉

[@whazzuphere]

I live in Arizona and he sounds just like the Gila Woodpeckers we have here.

[@gerardjuventor8289]

Very nice video !

[@rattyfingers8621]

Very elusive in the wild. N. Cal here. Only seen twice in twelve years living in the brush here, but hear them frequently in the eve. Kinda spooky sound when the light falls.

[@GTX1123]

Woody in all his glory once again brags and celebrates a free meal by getting humans to feed him, LOL.

[@barbarajustice9499]

Just beautiful we have them where I live and when they fly and make that noise it sounds like it would be in the jungle love the closeup picture😊

[@jefferykelso5169]

They are everywhere here in east Texas . Beautiful birds... Have always loved the woodpeckers here

[@calvinjackson8110]

Wow! Wish I could have seen him in flight with the footage slowed down. I would like to see how he flies and the shape of his wings!

[@gedhoughton9523]

Hmm my childhood taught me they go: Hehe hehaha, hehe hehaha, hehehehehehe

[@TheHealingRiver]

Such an amazing bird! It makes me think of a Pterodactyl.

[@mylensview]

It does.

[@Gelatin_agreengoober]

HAHAHAH HEHEHEHE that's who it reminds me of

[@TheAirplanewoman]

Wow so lucky to get this footage

[@mylensview]

Thank you

[@alanclark9326]

Ive got one I see everyday. He is king of my suet feeder. It might not be the same on but it has been about five years. One year it and a mate raised two offsprings. Like a pet. The Ozarks of north Arkansas is full of many birds but this is my fav.

[@scubachick9903]

Just had one across the street from my house.

[@mylensview]

fantastic!

[@JohnDought]

Great shot.

[@mylensview]

Thank you.

[@JohnDought]

@@mylensview your welcome

[@AndreaCaio]

🤗❤️

[@Rhaman68]

Would love to see one on our feeder!!!

[@Definitely-Not-A-Cop]

I'm deer hunting and watching one of these right now. Such a cool bird.

[@Qingeaton]

They come to the feeder in Jefferson City, Mo. Look and sound like something from another land.

[@mylensview]

When I first heard it, I thought there was someone's pet monkey in the woods.

[@karenprice432]

I just heard, and then saw one in the forested area of my backyard, here in Western North Carolina. Never expected that to happen!

[@shaikalot]

In S. Lancaster, PA. Riding my bike on the Enola low grade I stopped because I never heard that call...it flew over twice-then crapped on my shirt. Should have heeded the warning.

[@Norfolk475]

It's Woody!

[@danieladonoso5758]

It’s me being annoying and it’s so butiful

[@cherylimeson3006]

We have them where I live. Rocky Mountain House Alberta. A couple weeks ago I watched one demolish a large stump from window of our house. I hear them more than see them.

[@beebob1279]

We have them fly in the woods next to us. Rarely will they come around the yard. Except for when they see their reflection in the car mirror. Then they attack the mirror. So far I had to replace one mirror

[@mytexasdays1526]

I have a pair of different woodpeckers that are in my front yard trees several times daily. I wonder why they don't get an excedrin headache #1 constantly banging their head all day long. One year they had a baby and it was fun to watch. None sound like Woody The Woodpecker.

[@billjones5741]

It’s like a deeper northern flicker call. Interesting

[@hanakosan4404]

Guess whoo?

[@lowellgocharian9175]

We have two in our backyard bird feeder all the time they sound weird

[@fredyrodriguez8881]

So that’s what a woodpecker sounds like

[@mylensview]

It is so loud when it is hammering at a tree that you can hear it in the distant woods.

[@DontarrestmePLZ]

@@mylensview I have them in the woods near me in SE MI. When I'm up late I hear them hammering and calling.

[@juliebraden6911]

Kind of sounds prehistoric.

[@ohsnapify27]

It sounds like a dog barking but in sped up version

[@vudunof]

I was expecting more of a roar😂

[@terellnelson9390]

They got a Kookaburra sound almost

[@blakespower]

we have a pair near my house in Maryland there calls are cool but when they peck trees it sounds so fake like some musical instrument its verry loud

[@jonathanhuertas1977]

They remind me of roadrunners.

[@johnmollica7999]

0:22 call starts

[@tatsuguriboi]

**insert woody woodpecker**

[@ZuandoRodriguete]

Is the woodick woodickpecker woodcock

[@giancarlavitale4805]

he Woody

[@Steve0885]

Its a lot louder in person

[@firstlast1357]

I’ve been told that suet goes bad at 26C, or 80F. What kind of suet do you feed them?

[@mylensview]

Usually a variety of suet that I pick up at our local Tractor Supply that usually cost under $1.50

[@lyn3325]

Well THAT's not what I heard in the forest. (I did see it so it must have been silent) Also, my dog is looking for the bird from this video.

[@Blue_Lugia]

Does this mean: "Shit! I spot a predator! Stay put!" Or: "Hey! I found some food! Come and eat!"

[@varghesethomas9538]

Very beautiful! I found one around 2 to 3 weeks old, unable to fly in the balcony of my house before 3 days. Hoping to be of some help, I took it in to a safe and isolated spot in one of the rooms with some water and crushed almonds. Today, when I went in to feed, it was able to fly around the room, however, not in a way that will help her on the outside to survive because I feel it's still very young. So I decided to keep it till it's capable enough to fly away. I fear because there are many birds of prey around where I live Can you please tell me what it is that you are feeding in the video? Appreciate!

[@mylensview]

A suet block but not sure what variety.

[@keithtinkler4073]

Our male (not tamed) eats unsalted peanuts from a hanging metal feeder, but a suet holder on a hard surface would be better. But in our yard the starlings would clean it out too quickly.

[@southerngrace]

Is there sound or is this broke

[@centuryfiles9558]

Southern Grace 0:23

[@mylensview]

It's definitely making itself heard.

[@Gelatin_agreengoober]

GUESS WHO?

[@mickcarson8504]

What is this feathered critter trying to say? 🤔

[@mylensview]

I'm one of the largest woodpecker, so stay out of my way...I'm hungrey.

[@ardalla535]

What is he eating? I thought pileated woodpeckers ate grubs and such.

[@mylensview]

Store bought bird suet block.

[@chronicawareness9986]

0:20

[@nickhomyak7128]

Duck Like??

[@mylensview]

looks like Woody Woodpecker

[@MotherofDinos]

Yep this dosent sound like woody woodpecker

[@Fred_NaughT]

They make alot more calls than this call

[@lfader]

Good eats !!! 👍

[@UltraMagaFan]

We have a bunch of these loud ass things that nest around our house this sound gets old quick. Consider yourself lucky if you never see them.