pica-pau-malhado vs pica-pau-preto

The Great Spotted Woodpecker and the Black Woodpecker are distinct in size and coloration. The Black Woodpecker is significantly larger and has an entirely black body with a red crown, while the Great Spotted Woodpecker has a black and white pattern with a red patch on the lower belly. These differences make them relatively easy to distinguish in the field.

Look for the size difference first; the Black Woodpecker is notably larger. Check the plumage: the Black Woodpecker is all black with a red crown, while the Great Spotted Woodpecker has a distinctive black and white pattern with a red patch on the lower belly.

The Black Woodpecker is much larger than the Great Spotted Woodpecker.

The Black Woodpecker is entirely black with a red crown, whereas the Great Spotted Woodpecker has a black and white pattern with a red patch on the lower belly.