Bird in flight

[Axel Aire]

Hi,

Can you help me identifying this bird?

Thanks,
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[Dan Brown]

Looks like a Pileated Woodpecker from what I can see of it.

[Fabs Forns]

Yes, Pileated it is.

[Axel Aire]

Thanks for the very quick replys.
It was one of my guess but I was confused by the forked tail who does not match my National Geographic bird guide.

[John Chardine]

Sibley's images of woodpeckers in his guide all show this woodpecker tail structure. They have very strong tail feathers which provide support as they move up and down tree trunks. Have a look at this Downy Woodpecker's tail.