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Great Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos major

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Piciformes ›Family: Picidae ›Genus: Dendrocopos

About

The great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a medium-sized woodpecker with pied black and white plumage and a red patch on the lower belly. Males and young birds also have red markings on the neck or head. This species is found across Eurasia and parts of North Africa. Across most of its range it is resident, but in the north some will migrate if the conifer cone crop fails. Some individuals have a tendency to wander,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Spotted Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Great Spotted Woodpecker is Dendrocopos major.
What kingdom does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
What family does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
What genus does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
Great Spotted Woodpecker belongs to the genus Dendrocopos.