Picidae Collection (#3)

Crimson-mantled Woodpecker (Colaptes rivolii), Ecuador

Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus), Ecuador

Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) male, Etosha, Namibia

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male at breeding cavity, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) male, Manitoba, Canada

American Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) female, British Columbia, Canada

Blond-crested Woodpecker (Celeus flavescens) male climbing up tree trunk, Atlantic rainforest, Brazil

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani), Costa Rica

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) male, Costa Rica

Arizona Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus arizonae) female, Arizona, USA

American Ornithology by Alexander Wilson, 1824
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Lesser Yellownape, Picus chlorolophus
Number 19 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Himalyan Woodpecker, Dendrocopos himalayensis
Number 20 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

Grey-headed Woodpecker, Picus canus
Number 18 of 61 watercolour drawings of birds from the Himalaya Mountains in the collection of Lady Mary Bentinck. Artist unknown, date 1833, Library & Archives Z88 f BEN Date: 1833

USA, Wyoming, Lincoln County, a Northern Flicker sits at the nest cavity in a cottonwood
Usa, Wyoming, Lincoln County, a Northern Flicker sits at the nest cavity in a cottonwood tree

USA, Washington State. A male Williamsons Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) leaves its nest hole, while the female waits with ants in bill for the chicks. Eastern Cascade mountains

USA, Washington State. A female Williamsons Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) flies to its nest hole with ants to feed its chicks. Eastern Cascade mountains

Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) male at nest cavity, Marion Co. Illinois
Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides Villosus) male at nest cavity, Marion County, Illinois

Gila Woodpecker, Melanerpes uropygialis, pecking at a cactus

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), black and white striped bird with a reddish brown belly and a red monk-like patch on its head

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) clinging to side of oak tree trunk overgrown with bracket fungi and ivy

Woodpecker (Picidae), male and female, one looking out of hole, the other perching outside on trees bark

Illustration of four-toed Woodpecker (Picidae) foot with curved claws for gripping

The Barred Woodpecker, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick
XJF486318 The Barred Woodpecker, illustration from The History of British Birds by Thomas Bewick, first published 1797 (woodcut) by Bewick

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), adult, carrying insects in its beak, feed for young birds in the nesting cavity of a birch tree

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Picoides major-, female feeding young birds at a nesting hole, Wasseralfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European Green Woodpecker -Picus viridis- feeding young at nest in tree hole, Germany

Green Woodpecker -Picus viridis-, young looking out of the tree hole, Germany

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Dendrocopos major- on a tree stump, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Dendrocopos major- clinging to a pine branch, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Dendrocopos major- on a tree with tree mushrooms, near Lake Federsee, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Picoides major, Dendrocopos major-, male on a snowy branch in winter

Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus trinitatis) adult male, clinging to tree snag, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) adult male, feeding at hummingbird feeder, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) adult male, foraging on fencepost, Norfolk, England, January

Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense psarodes) adult male, clinging to tree trunk, Sri Lanka, February

White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) adult female, foraging on dead tree trunk in snow, Bialowieza N. P
White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) adult female, foraging on dead tree trunk in snow, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Yucatan Woodpecker (Melanerpes pygmaeus) adult male, feeding on red berry, clinging to dead branch, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, October

Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos malherbii) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

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"Captivating Moments in the World of Picidae: From Feeding Chicks to Snowy Landscapes" Witness the Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) as it delicately holds a beetle larva in its beak, ready to nourish its hungry chicks. The Colaptes auratus, northern flicker, showcases its vibrant plumage while perched gracefully on a branch, adding a splash of color to any landscape. In Oisterwijk, an adult male Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) selflessly feeds its young with dedication and care. Scotland's snowy scenery sets the stage for a breathtaking moment captured - behold the majestic Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) amidst winter's embrace. Nestled in Finland's forests, witness the bond between a male Great Spotted Woodpecker and its juvenile offspring as they share food and strengthen their familial ties. Against an icy backdrop, an adult male Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris) finds solace on a Possum Haw Holly branch - nature's delicate balance even in freezing temperatures. Tyrol, Austria welcomes us into the realm of Dendrocopos major - admire this magnificent species known as the Great Spotted Woodpecker thriving in picturesque surroundings. Meet Picoides borealis - also known as red-cockaded woodpecker - whose presence adds charm to North America's wilderness with its unique markings and behavior. Venture into Finland during February where you'll encounter the striking Black Woodpecker male (Dryocopus martius), showcasing both strength and elegance against wintry landscapes. November brings forth another sighting of Dendrocopos major in Scotland; observe this remarkable bird navigating through autumnal hues with grace and determination.