Wood Pecker Collection (page 3)

Green Woodpecker
A Western Red-rumped Green Woodpecker. Date: 1960s

Black Woodpecker
An Asiatic Black Woodpecker. Date: 1960s

Spotted Woodpecker
A Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Date: 1950s

Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Northern India, january

Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus jerdonii) Nesting in Tree-ant (Crematogaser)

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) male chick, looking out from nest hole entrance in tree trunk, Suffolk, England, may

Lineated Woodpecker (Dryocopus lineatus) adult male, foraging on tree trunk, Costa Rica, february

Bearded Woodpecker (Dendropicos namaquus) adult female, at nesthole in tree trunk, Kenya

Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus) adult, perched on stump, Bulgaria, january

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis sharpei) adult male, with wet plumage after bathing, Northern Spain, july

Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) adult pair, at nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Bulgaria, may

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) juvenile, standing on grassy field, Norfolk, England, august

Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) adult male, feeding, standing on snow covered ground, Bulgaria, january

Nubian Woodpecker (Campethera nubica) adult female, perched on branch, Kenya

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) adult male, in flight, Finland, june

Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) adult female, foraging on birch stump, Bialowieza Primeval Forest, Northeast Poland, february

Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos medius) adult, climbing up tree trunk, Hungary

White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus) adult, clinging to tree trunk, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) adult female, in flight, leaving nesthole in tree trunk, England

Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major) adult male, drumming on rotten tree stump, Kent, England, spring

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) feeding damage to Yellow Meadow Ant (Lasius flavus) ant-hill, Bacton, Suffolk, England, april

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) female chick, with tongue sticking out, at nest hole entrance in tree trunk, Suffolk, England, may

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) adult, close-up of tongue showing barbs, Italy

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) adult male, causing damage to utility pole, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U. S. A
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) adult male, causing damage to utility pole, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.A

Nubian Woodpecker (Campethera nubica) adult pair, perched on branch, near Awassa, Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia

Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) adult female, foraging on stems, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U.S.A. december

Syrian Woodpecker (Dendrocopos syriacus) adult female, clinging on tree trunk near nesthole, Bulgaria, may

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor) adult male, leaving nesthole with waste in beak, Bulgaria, may

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) adult male, standing on grass, Oxfordshire, England, april

Rufous Woodpecker (Celeus brachyurus jerdonii) adult, nesting in Tree Ant (Crematogaser sp. ) nest, Sri Lanka
Rufous Woodpecker (Celeus brachyurus jerdonii) adult, nesting in Tree Ant (Crematogaser sp.) nest, Sri Lanka

Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus hessei) adult male, drinking at forest pool, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, november
Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus hessei) adult male, drinking at forest pool, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, november

Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker (Dendrocopos kizuki nippon) adult, clinging to rotting tree trunk with holes, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) adult male, removing excreta from nesthole in tree trunk, Oulu Region, Finland

Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense) adult female, foraging on ground, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) adult, standing on ground amongst grass, Norfolk, England, august

Chequered Woodpecker (Veniliornis mixtus mixtus) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Ribera Norte, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, august

White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus tantus) endemic race, adult male, clinging to palm tree trunk, Sri Lanka, december

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"Exploring the Woodpecker's World: From Finland to Jamaica, Nature's Percussionists Take Center Stage" From the enchanting forests of Scandinavia to the vibrant landscapes of North America and beyond, woodpeckers captivate us with their rhythmic drumming and striking appearances. The Greater spotted woodpecker proudly displays its black-and-white plumage in Finland, while its cousin, the Great spotted woodpecker, mesmerizes us with its vivid red belly. In the United States, a majestic Red-bellied Woodpecker perches on an old branch adorned with bittersweet. Its adult male features radiate elegance against a backdrop of nature's beauty. Meanwhile, in wintry Finland, a Grey-headed Woodpecker braves the cold as it showcases its stunning plumage. As spring arrives in Norfolk, England, a diligent Great spotted Woodpecker engages in some much-needed "Spring Cleaning, " pecking away at decaying tree trunks to create nesting cavities for future generations. In Port Antonio, Jamaica, a Jamaican Woodpecker delights our senses as it feasts on succulent fruit amidst palm trees. Venturing into Kaeng Krachan National Park in Thailand reveals the captivating sight of Buff-rumped Woodpeckers clinging effortlessly to branches—a true testament to their remarkable agility. Meanwhile, nestled within Berwickshire's gardens in Scotland stands a Greater Spotted Woodpecker clinging tenaciously onto fallen trunks—an emblematic symbol of resilience. Lastly but not leastly is England's Warwickshire where we witness an amusing scene—Green Woodpeckers engaging in anting on garden lawns during summer days. These avian performers entertain us further by allowing ants to crawl upon their necks—a peculiar yet fascinating behavior that adds charm to these already charismatic birds. Whether they're tapping out rhythms or adorning themselves like bride and groom with vibrant colors and patterns, woodpeckers never fail to captivate us.