Hornby Island Natural History CentreThis rare yellow-headed Pileated Woodpecker lives by the Shire on Hornby Island. They are so unusual that local bird expert, Art Martell, says it’s the first he has seen. According to Art, it is likely a genetic mutation that will probably not proliferate due to natural selection. The bird is an immature female pictured here with a mature female. Note the punkish hairdo-like crown.
Unusual Hornby Resident! A Yellow-headed Pileated Woodpecker
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This is really a beautiful couple. I am passionate about birds, but like this I never saw. Thanks
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We saw one yesterday in our backyard in Mill Bay with a smaller red headed one. Took a picture through the window but it is a little blurry.
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Hi…I have a pic of a yellow headed pileated woodpecker from 2016 on Quadra Island. You can see the image if you Google juvenile pileated woodpecker images. Also have seen other yellow capped PW’s since then.
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