Three-toed Woodpecker
Also known as Eurasian three-toed woodpecker, Picoides tridactylus, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker
species of bird
AI overview
The three-toed woodpecker is a type of woodpecker found in forested regions of the Northern Hemisphere that has only three toes on each foot instead of the four toes typical of most woodpeckers. These birds are notable for their role in forest ecosystems, as they peck into tree bark to find insects and their feeding behavior can indicate the health of conifer forests.
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Species
Least ConcernAmerican Three-toed Woodpecker
species
Observations3,615
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
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Article
The Eurasian three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) is a medium-sized woodpecker that is found from northern Europe across northern Asia to Japan.
Taxonomy