Woodpecker European Green (Picus viridis) female – England

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Woodpecker European Green (Picus viridis) female – England

The European Green Woodpecker is unusual in that it is a ground feeder by digging into ant nests.  See the ants in its bill and one on its shoulder who is probably quite safe from being a meal!

  • Species:European Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis)
  • Bird Type:Female
  • FamilyWoodpeckers (Picidae)
  • Date Taken20150705
  • Location:Putney
  • Area:London
  • Country:England
  • Region:All Europe
Photo File Ref: BOE24302b Woodpecker European Green (f) 1 Putney London England Jul15 PH2_7082
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