Fairly common in mature woodland with large trees, often in damp areas. Less likely in sparsely wooded areas. Typically feeds on its own fairly high on larger limbs, rarely joining mixed flocks. Visits feeders; it is partial to suet, particularly in colder regions. Quite secretive and shy. Often flies considerable distances between feeding areas with powerful bounding flight, when its larger size than DOWO is apparent. Widespread but nearly always outnumbered by DOWO. Call: a peek, stronger than DOWO�tends to go very quiet for parts of the year. ID: Very similar to DOWO in color pattern. Noticeably larger and more muscular with much larger bill, giving meaner facial expression. White cheek stripe broader at rear, giving overall impression of whiter head. This and its extensive white outer tail stand out in flight. DOWO usually has black spots in tail. Ad ?: red nape patch. Ad ?: white nape. W. populations have less white in wing. Briefly held juv plumage has orangey red on crown like juv DOWO.