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SPECIES PROFILE
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
Dendrocopos
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Piciformes
FAMILY
Picidae
GENUS
Dendrocopos
📋 Description
SIZE
22-26 cm body length, 70-98 g
COLORATION
Black & white, red under tail
ADAPTATIONS
Strong bill, drumming
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Woodlands
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-7 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, seeds
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Great Spotted Woodpecker is black & white with a red patch under the tail. It drums loudly on trees to communicate.
2
It is common in woodlands and often visits feeders.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for black & white woodpecker drumming on trees.
