Eurasian Green Woodpecker
Picus viridis
Least ConcernThe Eurasian Green Woodpecker is a large green woodpecker with a red crown that feeds mostly on the ground, lapping up ants with its long tongue. Its loud laughing call is often called a "yaffle."
Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Forest
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Picus viridis
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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