Green Woodpecker

The Green Woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in the UK. It has a heavy-looking body, short tail and a strong, long bill. It is green/grey on its upperparts with a bright green rump and red on the top of its head. They have an undulating flight.

Green Woodpeckers can be found all year round and they are mainly a lowland species that breeds in open deciduous woodland, parks, orchards and farmland in England, Wales and Scotland although they are absent from the far north and west. They are not totally arboreal and will be seen feeding on heaths, downland and pasture.

Date: 04/11/06

Location: Two Tree Isalnd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex