Black Woodpecker
Black Woodpecker (<em>Dryocopus martius</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies. Europe's largest woodpecker, jet black with a red crown; delivers powerful drumming and excavates large nest cavities used by many other species; a bird of mature forests.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Dryocopus; binomial: Dryocopus martius; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 45-55cm. Average lifespan: 10-15 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
