White-winged Woodpecker
Dendrocopos leucopterus
The White-winged Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucopterus) is a rare woodpecker found in 6 countries, weighing about 67 g. The white-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
About the White-winged Woodpecker
The white-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. The white-winged woodpecker's natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, September, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a White-winged Woodpecker look like?
- The white-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
- How big is a White-winged Woodpecker?
- The White-winged Woodpecker is a medium sized bird weighing about 67 g.
- Where can you see a White-winged Woodpecker?
- The White-winged Woodpecker occurs in 6 countries, including Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
- What birds look similar to a White-winged Woodpecker?
- The White-winged Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Okinawa Woodpecker, the Sind Woodpecker and the Stripe-breasted Woodpecker.
- Is the White-winged Woodpecker endangered?
- The White-winged Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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