​​PTAC – AUPRF 2024 Pileated Woodpecker Report​

Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Brendan Casey, Simran Bains, and Erin Bayne

June 24, 2025

2022-000113

Executive Summary

The 2024 Annual Report details the progress of the Pileated Woodpecker (PIWO) Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the detection and protection of PIWO nesting sites in Alberta. The project is funded by PTAC and AUPRF, reflecting a partnership between industry stakeholders and conservation researchers. The research team comprises experts in wildlife ecology, remote sensing, and bioacoustics, working together to develop innovative methodologies for monitoring PIWO populations.

Public Summary