Species Cards
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
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Group: |
© Erica Bower Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) |
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Food chain : |
Carnivore |
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What it eats : |
Insect larvae in wood, nuts, seeds. |
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Habitat: |
WoodlandWoodland |
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Description: |
A striking black and white bird with a red 'bottom' area. The males also have a red crown. They climb up tree trunks, using their strong beaks to find insect grubs living in the wood. They nest in holes in trees. |
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