pileated

/ˈpaɪliˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Having a crest or tuft of feathers on the top of the head, used especially for a type of woodpecker.
    • The pileated woodpecker is one of the largest woodpeckers in North America.
    • We spotted a pileated bird with a bright red crest in the forest.
    • The pileated woodpecker's loud drumming can be heard from far away.
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