#dendrocopos

[herpsandbirds]

Rufous-bellied Woodpecker aka Rufous -bellied Sapsucker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus), male, family Picidae, order Piciformes, India

photograph by Gagan Gyan

[caawvidsphotography]

Great-Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

[ornithological]

great spotted woodpecker (dendrocopos major), ireland

[hidemoriyazaki]

A Great Spotted Woodpecker, Dendrocopos major, is feeding on the fruits of the Asian Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron orientale. Just the other day, I saw a Japanese Green Woodpecker pecking at the fruits of the Kobushi Magnolia nearby; we can often encounter woodpeckers feeding on tree fruits. Karuizawa has abundant Asian Poison Ivy; while its autumn foliage is truly splendid, we must take great care not to touch it with bare hands.

アカゲラがツタウルシの実を食べている。 先日は近所でアオゲラがコブシの実をつついていたし、キツツキが木の実を食べる場面にはよく出会う。 軽井沢はツタウルシが多く、秋の紅葉はそれは見事だけれど、素手で触れないように要注意。

Nagano Pref. 長野県 2026-01-26

[best-bird-tournament]

Dendrocopos woodpecker runoff

Which is the best bird?

Great spotted woodpecker

Rufous-bellied woodpecker

Voting ended onAug 12, 2025

[haveyouseenthisbirdpoll]

Have you seen a Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)?

Yes, in nature

No, but I have heard one in nature

Yes, in captivity

No, but I have heard one in captivity

I might have/I'm not sure

No, I've only heard of it/seen it in photos/taxidermy/etc

No, and I have never heard of this bird

Voting ended onDec 18, 2024

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[wild-e-eep]

The red head is a young woodpecker visiting my garden for the first time. Dad showing them the ropes.

[birdblues]

Great Spotted Woodpecker