22,524 observationsLeast Concern
Black Woodpecker
Dryocopus martius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Piciformes ›Family: Picidae ›Genus: Dryocopus
About
The black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is a large woodpecker that lives in mature forest across the northern Palearctic. It is the sole representative of its genus in that region. Its range is expanding in Eurasia. It does not migrate. This species is closely related to, and fills the same ecological niche in Europe as, the pileated woodpecker of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Woodpecker is Dryocopus martius.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
- Black Woodpecker belongs to the genus Dryocopus.