PLACES TO STAY
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near Mount Hood National Forest near Portland, OR, has Pileated Woodpeckers in mature Douglas-fir stands, USA
Mount Hood National Forest near Portland, OR, has Pileated Woodpeckers in mature Douglas-fir stands, USA is one of the top spots to sight Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round in old-growth Douglas-fir and cedar forests; Olympic National Park and Redwood National Park are reliable sites in the Pacific Northwest.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Listen for loud drumming and kek-kek calls in old-growth and mature forests; excavated rectangular holes reveal presence.
Coordinates
45.4000°N, 121.7000°W
HABITAT
Mature and old-growth forests with large dead trees (snags) and fallen logs; requires territories of 50–200 hectares
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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