| Class | Bird |
| Size | Small |
Quick Overview
Red Dead Redemption 2 Woodpecker can be hunted and skinned for crafting materials, it's a Small sized Bird animal. We recommend using a Varmint Rifle or a Repeater to hunt this animal. You can craft a at the Trapper Shop using it's materials and cook the Gamey Bird meal from hunting it, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker. it's not a Legendary Animal.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Woodpecker Locations
Every type of Woodpecker found in RDR2.
Using the best weapons to hunt a Woodpecker in Red Dead 2, will reward you with a Perfect Quality Kill. Since this animal is omnivores you should use Predator Bait and Herbivore Bait to attract it in the wild.
Woodpecker Perfect Quality Kill Weapons.
- Use Predator Bait and Herbivore Bait
- Bow with Small Game Arrow
Regular Woodpecker Locations
There's currently no Legendary version of this animal.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
- The Red-bellied Woodpecker can be found in Roanoke Ridge.
- As omnivores, their diet consists of insects, fruits, nuts and berries.
- A Bow with Small Game Arrows can be used to take down birds of this size, with minimal damage to their carcass.
- Their carcass and feathers can be used for crafting.
Locations where you can find:
Pileated Woodpecker
- The Pileated Woodpecker can be found in the woodland areas of New Hanover.
- As omnivores, their diet consists of insects, fruits, nuts and berries.
- A Bow with Small Game Arrows is considered to be the best weapon to take down woodpeckers.
- Their carcass and feathers can be used for crafting.
Locations where you can find:
Woodpecker Cooking Recipes
Cooking recipes you can use with this animal.
| Recipe Name | Regular | Thyme Type | Oregano Type | Mint Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamey Bird | Plain Game Bird | None | None | None |
Woodpecker Materials
The materials you will receive from hunting and skinning an Woodpecker will depend on the animal quality and kill quality.
| Material | Cost | Kill Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Woodpecker Carcass | $1 | Perfect Kill |
| Good Woodpecker Carcass | $0.6 | Good Kill |
| Poor Woodpecker Carcass | $0.4 | Poor Kill |
| Woodpecker Feather | $0.3 | Any |
| Gamey Bird Meat | $0.25 | Any |
| Flight Feather | $0.15 | Any |
Red Dead Redemption 2 Woodpecker Crafting
What you can make from Woodpecker crafting materials.
Trapper Crafting
| Item Name | Pricing | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Majestic Accessory | $15.00 | Rooster Feather x4, Woodpecker Feather x2, Songbird Feather x2 |
| Glorious Accessory | $10.00 | Oriole Feather, Woodpecker Feather x4 |
Fence Crafting
| Recipe Name | Effect | How to obtain | Type | Price |
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Where to find these Special Crafting Materials
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Camp Crafting
| Used for | It makes | Crafting ingredients |
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Item Crafting
| Recipe Name | Ingredients | Where to find | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | + 15 Damage |
| Fire Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Animal Fat – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | + 20 Damage | Incendiary Effect |
| Dynamite Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Dynamite – 1x Flight Feather | Located at the South end of Wapiti Indian Reservation, at the base of a wooden bridge you will find it within a chest. | Also sold by Fences after “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” | + 40 Damage | Explosive Effect |
| Poison Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Oleander Sage – 1x Flight Feather | Located Northeast of Bacchus Station, right outside the Mysterious Hill Home. You will receive it from a chest | Also sold by Fences after Chapter 2 | + 5 Damage | Good for Hunting |
| Small Game Arrow | – 1x Arrow – 1x Regular Shotgun Shells – 1x Flight Feather | Received at the start of Chapter 2 | - 20 Damage | Good for Hunting Small animals |
Other Small Animals
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