pileated
adjective
pi·le·at·ed
ˈpī-lē-ˌā-təd 
ˈpi-
ˈpi-
: having a crest covering the pileum see also pileated woodpecker
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The need for big trees Another bird that has dramatically increased in population and range is the pileated woodpecker.
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Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Pileated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pileated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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