Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Portuguese: Picapau-malhado-grande
Classification
Family: Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Order: Piciformes
Size: 23-26 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Fairly Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Mature woodland throughout the region
Habitat: Woodland, Parks, Large gardens with trees
Identification
Black and white pied pattern, red undertail, male has red nape
Call: Sharp "kik"; rapid drumming (0.5-0.6 seconds)
Diet & Behavior
Wood-boring insects, seeds, nuts, occasionally eggs