Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
45
22 hours ago
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The smallest woodpecker in Europe and Asia, characterized by its checkered black and white plumage and a red crown (entirely red in male, only at rear in female). It's agile and often forages high in the canopy.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia. Inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, parks, orchards, and riverside trees, particularly preferring older trees with dead or decaying wood.
How to spot
Look for it high up in the canopy, often on thinner branches. Listen for its rapid, soft drumming or its distinctive 'pee-pee-pee' call. Its small size makes it easy to overlook.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Best seen in spring when trees are not fully leaved and during the breeding season when drumming and calling are more frequent.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia. Inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, parks, orchards, and riverside trees, particularly preferring older trees with dead or decaying wood.
How to spot
Look for it high up in the canopy, often on thinner branches. Listen for its rapid, soft drumming or its distinctive 'pee-pee-pee' call. Its small size makes it easy to overlook.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Best seen in spring when trees are not fully leaved and during the breeding season when drumming and calling are more frequent.
Credits:
Door Levashkin - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49085463
Despite its small size, the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker can deliver surprisingly rapid and quiet drumming, which often sounds like a prolonged rattle.
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- 3892 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 22 hours ago
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Stefan
2 months ago
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Vijlen, Limburg
+100
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Lucio Croes
4 months ago
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Wassenaar, Zuid-Holland
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Malu
5 months ago
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
San Gimignano, Toscana
+45
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Malu
5 months ago
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
San Gimignano, Toscana
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