Picidae Collection

Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks, New York, USA, May

Colaptes auratus, northern flicker
Plate 37 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Great Spotted Woodpecker in snow (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, February

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male feeding juvenile in nest, Finland, June

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) adult male feeding young, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, June

Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris), adult male perched on icy branch of Possum Haw Holly (Ilex decidua) with berries, Hill Country, Texas, USA. February

Great Spotted Woodpecker -Dendrocopos major-, Tyrol, Austria

Picoides borealis, red-cockaded woodpecker
Plate 389 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, November

Fernandinas flicker (Colaptes fernandinae), Cuba, endemic species

Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow wells it has drilled in bark of Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifoius), Lee Vining Canyon, California

Red-headed woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), pair fighting with European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) that is trying to take over the woodpeckers nest hole, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Female Red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) with acorn in beak, New York, USA, October

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male feeding on nectar in Saguaro cactus blossom (Carnegiea gigantea), Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA, April 2013

White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos). Bieszczady, Carpathian Mountains, Poland, February

Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male on snowy tree trunk, Kuusamo, Finland, February

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus), male on an old tree trunk, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Middle Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus medius), in winter on a tree stump, Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male, sitting on deadwood, Rothaargebirge, Siegerland
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Male Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) in snow, showing red crown. Kuusamo Finland December. Overall winner of the Swiss Vogelwarte photo competition 2021

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis), emerging from nest in Saguaro cactus, Arizona, USA. July

Two Black woodpeckers (Dryocopus martius) males on tree trunk in territorial dispute, Peerdsbos, Braschaat, Belgium. April

Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) perched, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July

Black Woodpecker male (Dryocopus martius) Finland, January. One branch removed

Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male and female, at the nesthole, Germany. December

Grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus) on tree trunk in falling snow. Kalvtrask, Vasterbotten, Lapland, Sweden. January

Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) male perched on tree trunk, trees covered in hoar frost. Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. February

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male, at feeding excavation in tree trunk in winter, Freeville, New York, USA, January

Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) male excavating in search of food, New York, USA. Digital composite

Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons), male, Cozad Ranch, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), male drumming, long exposure, New York, USA, April

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis ) male, Germany, December

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), male at nest hole, Finland, June

Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), male at nest hole. Danube Delta, Romania. May

Great Spotted Woodpecker in snow (Dendrocopos major), Scotland, January

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) male excavating nest hole in mature apple tree in ancient orchard. Herefordshire, UK. June

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) two flying in snowy woodland, , Kuusamo, Finland, January

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Female Northern Flicker Chick peering out cavity in aspen snagg

Eurasian Wryneck with cue, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy

Eurasian Wryneck feeds its young, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy

European green woodpecker on the nest, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy

Male Downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) taking off to avoid Male Hairy woodpecker (Picoides villosus) that landed on its perch in winter, with orange foliage in background

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) male parent feeding juvenile. Germany. June

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) perched on a snow-covered branch, Germany. February

Female Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), pecking at tree trunk, Finland. September

Page 338. The Three toe d Woodpecker, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670165 Page 338. The Three toe d Woodpecker, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 336. The Great Black Woodpecker, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670161 Page 336. The Great Black Woodpecker, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

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"Captivating Moments in the World of Picidae: From Feeding Chicks to Snowy Landscapes" Witness the Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) as it delicately holds a beetle larva in its beak, ready to nourish its hungry chicks. The Colaptes auratus, northern flicker, showcases its vibrant plumage while perched gracefully on a branch, adding a splash of color to any landscape. In Oisterwijk, an adult male Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) selflessly feeds its young with dedication and care. Scotland's snowy scenery sets the stage for a breathtaking moment captured - behold the majestic Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) amidst winter's embrace. Nestled in Finland's forests, witness the bond between a male Great Spotted Woodpecker and its juvenile offspring as they share food and strengthen their familial ties. Against an icy backdrop, an adult male Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris) finds solace on a Possum Haw Holly branch - nature's delicate balance even in freezing temperatures. Tyrol, Austria welcomes us into the realm of Dendrocopos major - admire this magnificent species known as the Great Spotted Woodpecker thriving in picturesque surroundings. Meet Picoides borealis - also known as red-cockaded woodpecker - whose presence adds charm to North America's wilderness with its unique markings and behavior. Venture into Finland during February where you'll encounter the striking Black Woodpecker male (Dryocopus martius), showcasing both strength and elegance against wintry landscapes. November brings forth another sighting of Dendrocopos major in Scotland; observe this remarkable bird navigating through autumnal hues with grace and determination.