Gigantic woodpecker swoops in with his hilarious laugh

Pileated woodpeckers are among the largest woodpeckers in North America, known for their striking black-and-white coloring and red crest. They have a distinctive call that sounds like a loud, ringing laugh, which can make their arrival at a feeder quite dramatic and memorable. These birds typically feed on insects like carpenter ants and beetle larvae, often found in dead or decaying trees, but they can also be attracted to suet feeders like this one.
The huge birds have a commanding presence and they often announce their approach with a loud cackling call that sounds like laughter. A brown thrasher takes heed and clears the runway as the wingbeats tell him that a great beast is about to take over the suet feeder.
With a striking red crest and dramatic black and white plumage, these magnificent birds are a sight to behold. This is a juvenile and he will grow even larger as he feasts on the nuts and suet that bring him in daily for his breakfast. There are two young woodpeckers and two adults that come here for their share. A woodpecker family in your back yard is a thrill for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers.