Woodpecker (General) look-alikes
Varie selon l'espèce (e.g., Dendrocopos major, Picus viridis).
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Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Key differences
Distinguished by prominent white shoulder patches, red undertail coverts, and a black stripe connecting the nape to the bill. Males have a red patch on the nape, females do not. Juveniles have a full red crown.
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Dryobates minor
Key differences
Much smaller than Great Spotted, lacks white shoulder patches, and has finely barred black and white upperparts. Males have a red crown, females have a white/buff crown.
Green Woodpecker
Picus viridis
Key differences
Larger, predominantly green plumage with a pale belly, red crown, and black 'moustache' stripe. Males have a red center to the moustache, females have a black moustache. Distinctive loud 'yaffle' call.
Black Woodpecker
Dryocopus martius
Key differences
Very large, entirely black plumage with a prominent red crown (male) or red nape patch (female). Distinctive loud, far-carrying 'kree-kree-kree' call and powerful drumming.
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