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White-backed Woodpecker

White-backed Woodpecker

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A large and striking woodpecker, easily identified by its prominent white lower back, a largely white head with a reddish crown (male), and a heavily streaked underside. It's a specialist of old-growth forests.
Where to spot
Found in scattered populations across northern and eastern Europe and Asia. Inhabits mature broadleaf forests, especially old-growth areas with a high proportion of dead or decaying trees.
How to spot
Search in specific habitats: extensive, old deciduous or mixed forests with plenty of dead wood. Look for it on large tree trunks and fallen logs. Listen for its loud, sharp calls or softer drumming.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. More active and vocal during the breeding season (spring) when drumming and calling.
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Grote bonte specht op een boomstam
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Grote bonte specht op een boomstam
Credits: Door Sgbeer - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37707179
The White-backed Woodpecker plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by creating cavities for other hole-nesting birds and bats, and by feeding on wood-boring insects, helping to manage tree health.
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