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Middle Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocoptes medius

The Middle Spotted Woodpecker is a colorful bird that loves to peck on trees. It has a bright red cap and a beautiful spotted back. These birds are great at finding insects hidden in the bark!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Middle Spotted Woodpecker has a vibrant red crown, lacking the black forehead and lores of similar species. It features fine barring on its flanks and a distinctive pinkish-red vent. Its black moustache stripe does not connect to the beak.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPiciformesFamilyPicidaeGenusDendrocoptes
Middle Spotted Woodpecker
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Middle Spotted Woodpecker

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its drumming is quieter than other woodpeckers, sometimes barely audible. Wow!

Middle Spotted Woodpeckers excavate new nest holes every year! Wow!

This woodpecker prefers older, decaying trees, vital for its insect diet. Wow!

Unlike many woodpeckers, it often forages on smaller, higher branches. Wow!

Special abilities

Ability

Shock Absorber Skull

Middle Spotted Woodpecker has a specialized skull that absorbs impact, helping them peck trees vigorously without getting a headache.

Ability

Grippy Climber

Middle Spotted Woodpecker can grip tree bark tightly with two toes pointing forward and two backward, helping them climb with ease.

Ability

Sticky Tongue Snatcher

Middle Spotted Woodpecker can stretch its long, barbed tongue covered in sticky saliva, helping them snatch hidden insects.

Measurements & details

Length
20-22 cm
Wingspan
34-39 cm
Weight
0.05-0.085 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Clutch Size
5-8
Incubation
11-14 days

Diet & Feeding

Mostly eats insects and their larvae, especially from decaying wood, but also enjoys some fruit and sap.

Primary Foods

  • Beetle larvae
  • Ants
  • Caterpillars
  • Spiders
  • Tree sap
  • Berries

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Middle Spotted Woodpecker?

20-22 cm

What is Middle Spotted Woodpecker's wingspan?

34-39 cm

How much does Middle Spotted Woodpecker weigh?

0.05-0.085 kg

How long does Middle Spotted Woodpecker live?

5-10 years

How fast can Middle Spotted Woodpecker move?

35 km/h

What does Middle Spotted Woodpecker eat?

Mostly eats insects and their larvae, especially from decaying wood, but also enjoys some fruit and sap.

Where is Middle Spotted Woodpecker usually found?

Forests

How does Middle Spotted Woodpecker hunt?

Foraging

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