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European Green Woodpecker

European Green Woodpecker

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Spotted
A large and distinctive woodpecker with mostly green plumage, a pale belly, and a red crown. Its undulating flight and loud, laughing call make it easy to identify.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and parts of western Asia. Found in open woodlands, parks, orchards, large gardens, and pastures with scattered trees, especially where ants are abundant.
How to spot
Listen for its unmistakable loud, laughing 'yackle' call. Look for it on the ground near ant hills or climbing low on tree trunks. Observe its bounding flight with deep undulations.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most vocal and active during the breeding season (spring) when its 'yackle' call is frequently heard.
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The European Green Woodpecker primarily feeds on ants, flicking them up with its long, sticky tongue from ant nests on the ground, making it a ground-foraging woodpecker.
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Simeon
Simeon
1 week ago
European Green Woodpecker
Rijswijk, Zuid-Holland
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+60
Vloog over toen we net Delft in reden
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Bert
Bert
2 weeks ago
European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
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Judith
Judith
2 weeks ago
European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
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Remi
Remi
4 weeks ago
European Green Woodpecker
Schoonoord, Drenthe
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+15
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Remi
Remi
1 month ago
European Green Woodpecker
Schoonoord, Drenthe
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+30
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Simeon
Simeon
1 month ago
European Green Woodpecker
Wageningen, Gelderland
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+30
Juveniele vogel
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Remi
Remi
1 month ago
European Green Woodpecker
Coevorden, Drenthe
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+70
Yes! Samen met een grote bonte op 1 boom💪
Lifer
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Netty
1 month ago
European Green Woodpecker
Zwolle, Overijssel
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
Spotted European Green Woodpecker
+60
Gewoon, in het gras achter ons huis!
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