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What the Black-backed Woodpecker sounds like
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The plumage of adults is black on the head, back, wings and rump. They are white from the throat to the belly; the flanks are white with black bars. Their tail is black with white outer feathers. There is an element of sexual dimorphism in the plumage, with the adult male possessing a yellow cap. Unlike all other true woodpeckers except the related American and Eurasian three-toed woodpeckers, this species has three-toed feet. Measurements: Length: 9.1 inches (23 cm) Weight: 2.1–3.1 oz (60–88 g) Wingspan: 15.8–16.5 in (40–42 cm) Voice: The call note of the black-backed woodpecker is a single, sharp pik, and is lower pitched than the call of the American three-toed woodpecker.
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When to see the Black-backed Woodpecker
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is June, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Black-backed Woodpecker
The map shades 3 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Black-backed Woodpecker
The black-backed woodpecker, also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker inhabiting the forests of North America.
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Easily confused with
American Three-toed WoodpeckerPicoides dorsalisThis woodpecker has a length between 21 – 23 cm (8.3 – 9.1 in) and a wingspan between 37 – 39 cm (14.6 – 15.3 in).
Eurasian Three-toed WoodpeckerPicoides tridactylusThe Eurasian three-toed woodpecker is 21–22 cm (8.3–8.7 in) in length, just a little smaller than the great spotted woodpecker.
Side by side: Black-backed Woodpecker vs Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker · American Three-toed Woodpecker vs Black-backed Woodpecker
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