Group: Woodpeckers
UK Conservation Status: Not assessed
RSPB
RSPB
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About Blackbird-sized and striking black and white. It has a very distinctive bouncing flight and spends most of its time clinging to tree trunks and branches, often trying to hide on the side away from the observer. Its presence is often announced by its loud call or by its distinctive spring drumming display. The male has a bright red patch on the back of the head and young birds have a red crown.
Beak Colour | Black |
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Conservation Status | Not assessed |
Diet | Insects, seeds and nuts. |
Feather | Cream/Buff, Brown, Grey, Red, Black, White |
Leg Colour | Brown |
Length | 22-23cm |
Habitats | Woodland, Urban and Suburban |
Uk Breeding | 140,000 pairs |
Weight | 85g |
Wingspan | 34-39cm |
Juvenile Feather | Cream/Buff, Brown, Grey, Red, Black, White |
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