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Male has a large beak, yellow body and large white wing. Female is duller with light yellow the sides. Like sunflower seeds from feeders.

One of the largest woodpeckers in North America. Distinguished from the downy woodpecker by its larger bill and all white outer tail feathers. Calls include a loud sharp "peek" and a slurred whinny. Found in dense, mature forests although may move to open woods in winter.

Found in all parts of North America. Sometimes confused with the Purple Finch, the male can be identified by its brighter, red coloration on the crown and back. Very adaptable in its choice of nesting sites including holes in buildings and in tree stumps.

A resident of both North American coasts. Nest in ornamental shrubs and trees. Males are brown with a red chest and face. Females are somewhat duller with dark streaks on the head, back and breast. Are known to move in large flocks during the winter and patronize thistle seed feeders.