Based on 2,842 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Pileated Woodpecker is most often recorded in May; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #58 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in May
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Canada Goose
Red-winged Blackbird
House Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Mallard
European Starling
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Pileated Woodpecker appear in New York?
Mainly December–October, with the most records in May.
How common is Pileated Woodpecker in New York?
It ranks #58 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (2,842 records in our sample).