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Grey-headed Woodpecker vs Black Woodpecker

Picus canus versus Dryocopus martius

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Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) Grey-headed Woodpecker
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The Grey-headed Woodpecker and Black Woodpecker are distinct in size and coloration. The Black Woodpecker is notably larger with a striking all-black plumage, while the Grey-headed Woodpecker has a more varied coloration with a grey head. These differences are the most reliable for identification.

Identification tips

  1. Look for size: the Black Woodpecker is much larger. 2. Observe plumage: the Black Woodpecker is all black, while the Grey-headed Woodpecker has a grey head.

Size

The Black Woodpecker is significantly larger than the Grey-headed Woodpecker.

Plumage

The Black Woodpecker has an all-black plumage, whereas the Grey-headed Woodpecker features a grey head with more varied body coloration.

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The Grey-headed Woodpecker and Black Woodpecker are distinct in size and coloration. The Black Woodpecker is notably larger with a striking all-black plumage, while the Grey-headed Woodpecker has a more varied coloration with a grey head. These differences are the most reliable for identification.

  1. Look for size: the Black Woodpecker is much larger. 2. Observe plumage: the Black Woodpecker is all black, while the Grey-headed Woodpecker has a grey head.

The Black Woodpecker is significantly larger than the Grey-headed Woodpecker.

The Black Woodpecker has an all-black plumage, whereas the Grey-headed Woodpecker features a grey head with more varied body coloration.

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