ARKive - Great-spotted woodpecker - Dendrocopos major- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Great-spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

Arabian woodpecker (Dendrocopos dorae)
This small, greyish-brown bird is rather drab except for the crimson patch on the back of the head of the male, and the red patch at the... More 6 Images 0 videos
Okinawa woodpecker (Dendrocopos noguchii)
This russet-brown woodpecker is one of the most endangered members of the family. It is a medium-sized bird with dark-brown colouring... More 4 Images 0 videos
Black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius)
The largest woodpecker in most of its range, the black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is distinguished by its distinctively black plumage... More 25 Images 0 videos
Kaempfer’s woodpecker (Celeus obrieni)
Thought to be extinct in the wild, Kaempfer’s woodpecker was remarkably rediscovered in 2006, 80 years after the previous sighting... More 2 Images 0 videos
Ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis)
The ivory-billed woodpecker is the fourth or fifth largest woodpecker in the world. It was previously considered to be extinct but recent... More 2 Images 0 videos
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
The wryneck (Jynx torquilla) is an unusual-looking bird, at times resembling both a large warbler and a small bird of prey. Both male... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Chilean flicker (Colaptes pitius)
The most common species of woodpecker in Chile, the Chilean flicker can be identified by the striking patterning of its plumage and its... More 3 Images 0 videos
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
The red-cockaded woodpecker may not be the most striking woodpecker in appearance, but it is possibly the most studied woodpecker species in... More 17 Images 1 Video
Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris)
A striking variety of woodpecker, the campo flicker can be identified by the bold colouration of the head and neck, and the conspicuous... More 6 Images 3 Videos
Fernandina’s flicker (Colaptes fernandinae)
This medium-sized, long-billed woodpecker is a rare Cuban endemic. Overall body colouration is a yellowish-brown with heavy black barring... More 6 Images 1 Video
Helmeted woodpecker (Dryocopus galeatus)
A brilliant red crest that sweeps from the crown to the nape gives the helmeted woodpecker its name. The face of this elusive bird is mostly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Ochraceous piculet (Picumnus limae)
The ochraceous piculet (Picumnus limae) is one of the smallest and least studied woodpeckers in the world. This tiny, elusive bird has... More 9 Images 0 videos
Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
A widespread, medium-sized woodpecker, the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) gains its unusual name from its yellowish to... More 9 Images 1 Video
Mottled piculet (Picumnus nebulosus)
Information on mottled piculet (Picumnus nebulosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Magellanic woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus)
Information on the magellanic woodpecker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly recognised by its bright red head. The... More 17 Images 1 Video
Great slaty woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus)
Information on great slaty woodpecker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 3 Videos
Black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus)
A medium-sized North American woodpecker, the black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) is named for its entirely glossy black upperparts... More 5 Images 0 videos
Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)
The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a beautiful North American woodpecker with a charming appearance. It is the third largest... More 20 Images 0 videos
Speckle-chested piculet (Picumnus steindachneri)
A tiny woodpecker measuring up to just ten centimetres in length, the speckle-chested piculet (Picumnus steindachneri) is named for the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis)
The imperial woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis) is the largest woodpecker in the world. Although classified as Critically Endangered (CR)... More 1 Image 0 videos
Himalayan flameback (Dinopium shorii)
Information on the Himalayan flameback (Dinopium shorii) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Buff-necked woodpecker (Meiglyptes tukki)
Information on the buff-necked woodpecker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 2 Videos
Three-toed jacamar (Jacamaralcyon tridactyla)
Information on the three-toed jacamar is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca)
Information on the grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 1 Video
Malaysian honeyguide (Indicator archipelagicus)
Information on the Malaysian honeyguide is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dwarf honeyguide (Indicator pumilio)
Information on the dwarf honeyguide is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Crimson-rumped toucanet (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus)
Information on the crimson-rumped toucanet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Red-throated barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos)
Information on the red-throated barbet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Zambian barbet (Lybius chaplini)
Formerly named after a colonial governor, this threatened bird was recently renamed, Zambian barbet, to emphasize its status as Zambia’s... More 5 Images 0 videos

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