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File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (19728362134).jpg

American Three-toed Woodpecker

American Three-toed Woodpecker

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The American Three-toed Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of northern coniferous forests, notable for its three-toed foot. It has barred black and white plumage, a black cap, and a yellow forehead patch in males.
Where to spot
Found in boreal and subalpine coniferous forests across Canada and Alaska, extending south into the western US mountains and northeastern US.
How to spot
Look for it in recently burned forests or areas with insect-damaged trees, where it's often seen scaling bark. Listen for its quiet, soft drumming and infrequent, sharp 'pik' calls. Its black ladder-back and yellow crown patch (male) are key features.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its coniferous forest habitat. Active during daylight hours. Winter can be a good time to spot them as they are less hidden by foliage.
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (19728362134).jpg
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (20351016815).jpg
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (4431590959).jpg
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker - Picoides dorsalis (Male).jpg
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (19728362134).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (20351016815).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) (4431590959).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:American Three-toed Woodpecker - Picoides dorsalis (Male).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker often forages by 'scaling' bark off trees, particularly those recently killed by fire or insect outbreaks, revealing the beetle larvae beneath.
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