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Levaillant's Woodpecker

Levaillant's Woodpecker

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Levaillant's Woodpecker is a large, handsome green woodpecker with a prominent red crown in males. It is known for its loud, far-carrying calls that echo through its forested mountain habitats.
Where to spot
Found in Northwest Africa, primarily in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Inhabits oak and cedar forests, as well as more open woodland areas.
How to spot
Look for its large size, green plumage, and the male's full red crown. Listen for its loud, clear, laughing-like calls, which are often the easiest way to locate it.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. More vocal during the breeding season (spring).
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File:Picus vaillantii.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Picus vaillantii 239307829.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Picus vaillantii 97480721.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Picus vaillantii 97480721 cropped.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Picus vaillantii 97481098.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many woodpeckers, this species often forages on the ground, probing for ants and other insects in soft soil, particularly in open grassy areas within its forest habitat.
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