pileated

[ pahy-lee-ey-tid, pil-ee- ]

adjective

, Ornithology.

1. crested.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pileated¹

First recorded in 1720–30; pileate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Better birders than I have already debunked the “sightings” as likely being of pileated woodpeckers or red-headed woodpeckers.

From Slate

If you’ve seen a pileated woodpecker—a thriving cousin of the ivory-billed—you know they are huge.

From Slate

A pileated woodpecker swooping tree to tree drew me to the school.

From New York Times

Anderson says “hard excavators,” such as the pileated woodpecker and northern flicker, will begin the process by hollowing out holes searching for insects.

From Seattle Times

He didn’t see much wildlife of note, though he did spot a pileated woodpecker with a vibrant red head, a falcon near its nest, and a few hawks.

From Seattle Times