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ALLENSWEET 24/02/2023 14:43

Do we have Pileated Woodpeckers (mainly black with a red punk like head dress) in the UK. A friend thinks he had one in his Berkshire garden ?

+1 THOMO 24/02/2023 17:52

The answer is no! Our 3 species of Woodpeckers in the UK are Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Also Woodpeckers don't migrate across Ocean's or the sea!

Regards,

Ian.
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0 Rushin_Bushin 17/03/2023 15:25

Unless it escaped from an exotics collection, the chances are very low. Pileated woodpeckers are huge so he'd definitely not be confused if he saw one! Perhaps a local woody was showing off its red crest :) Or he may even have one with minimal spotting, which can happen sometimes. If he sees it again maybe he can share a pic.
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