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Zwarte specht in groene omgeving

Black Woodpecker

Black Woodpecker

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1 day ago
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Europe's largest woodpecker, unmistakable with its entirely glossy black plumage and a vibrant red crown (entirely red in male, only hindcrown in female). Its powerful drumming can be heard from afar.
Where to spot
Widespread across the coniferous and mixed forests of Europe and northern Asia. Prefers mature forests with tall trees, often near clearings or open areas.
How to spot
Listen for its very loud, far-carrying 'kli-eh' call or its powerful, rolling drum. Look for its large size and black plumage contrasting against tree trunks. Its flight is strong and undulating.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most vocal and active during the breeding season (early spring to summer) when drumming is frequent and loud.
Schwarzspecht (Dryocopus martius), Staatswald Rocherath, Ostbelgien
Zwartespecht in bosrijke omgeving
Zwarte specht in boomholte
Zwarte specht in groene omgeving
Schwarzspecht (Dryocopus martius), Staatswald Rocherath, Ostbelgien
Credits: Frank.Vassen
Zwartespecht in bosrijke omgeving
Zwarte specht in boomholte
Zwarte specht in groene omgeving
Credits: Door Francesco Veronesi from Italy - Black Woodpecker chasing ants - HungaryCS4E4536, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39976595
The Black Woodpecker excavates very large, rectangular nest holes, often in live trees, which are subsequently used by many other species, including owls, ducks, and martens.
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Bert
Bert
6 days ago
Black Woodpecker
Heerde, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
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Judith
Judith
6 days ago
Black Woodpecker
Heerde, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
Yes! Tokkend op een oude boom! Goed gezien Ruben!
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Sarah
Sarah
6 days ago
Black Woodpecker
Heerde, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
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Sarah
Sarah
6 days ago
Black Woodpecker
Heerde, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+110
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Sarah
Sarah
6 days ago
Black Woodpecker
Heerde, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
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Simeon
Simeon
5 months ago
Black Woodpecker
Otterlo, Gelderland
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
Vrouw specht zien roffelen en laserpistool geluid gehoord
Lifer
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De 12 provincies
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Judith
Judith
5 months ago
Black Woodpecker
Schoonloo, Drenthe
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
Gezien, gehoord, zien vliegen en horen tokken. Fantastisch!!
Lifer
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Bert
Bert
5 months ago
Black Woodpecker
Schoonloo, Drenthe
Spotted Black Woodpecker
Spotted Black Woodpecker
+70
Lifer
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