American three-toed woodpecker

This woodpecker has a length of 21 cm and a wingspan of 38 cm and closely resembles the Black-backed Woodpecker, which is also three-toed. Until recently, it was considered to be the same species as the Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker, . Adults are black on the head, wings and rump, and white from the throat to the belly; the flanks are white with black bars. The back is white with black bars and the tail is black with the white outer feathers barred with black. The adult male has a yellow cap.

The American three-toed woodpecker is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

American Three-toed Woodpeckers breed in mature or old-growth boreal conifer forests, especially spruce, larch, fir, and pine. In North America they breed farther north than any other woodpecker, and in Washington they can be found at elevations from about 4,000 feet up to the tree line. They will come down lower to burned and flooded areas with standing dead trees and to other areas undergoing heavy infestations of wood-boring beetles. More

American Three-toed WoodpeckerPicoides dorsalis Order PICIFORMES – Family PICIDAE Issue No. 588 Authors: Leonard, Jr., David L. * Articles * Multimedia * References Courtesy Preview This Introductory article that you are viewing is a courtesy preview of the full life history account of this species. The remaining articles (Distribution, Habitat, Behavior, etc. More

The American Three-toed woodpecker, Picoides dorsalis is a medium-sized woodpecker (family Picidae). This woodpecker has a length of 21 cm (8¾ inches) and a wingspan of 38 cm (15 inches) and closely resembles the Black-backed Woodpecker, which is also three-toed. Until recently, it was considered to be the same species as the Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker, (P. tridactylus). Adults are black on the head, wings and rump, and white from the throat to the belly; the flanks are white with black bars. More

American Three-toed Woodpecker - Picoides dorsalis * Three-toed Woodpecker Global Rank: G5 State Rank: S4 Agency Status USFWS: none USFS: none BLM: SENSITIVE FWP Conservation Tier: 2 PIF: 2 Listen to an Audio Sample Copyright by Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and More

American Three-toed Woodpecker: Three to six white eggs are laid in a nest made of bark chips built in a dead tree cavity, usually up to 45 feet above the ground; conifers and aspens are most frequently used. Incubation ranges from 12 to 14 days and is carried out by both parents. Foraging and Feeding American Three-toed Woodpecker: Eats larvae of tree-dwelling insects, spiders, some berries, and bark cambium; female forages higher than male. More

The American Three-toed Woodpecker has a large range that reaches across North America. It can be found reaching into the Rock Mountains. The range of this species is estimated to be up to 10 million square kilometers. The American three-toed Woodpecker does tend to prefer conifer forests. The population of this species is fairly large, reaching more than 800,000 individual birds. More

American Three-toed Woodpecker, Ward Draw, near Hanna Camp Ground in Spearfish Canyon December 12, 2003 Thanks to George Prisbe for showing me the tree this woodpecker was frequenting! The first photo gives a good view of the three toes this species is named for, most woodpeckers have four toes, two in front and two in back. This is a male, only the male has the yellow crown. The American Three-toed Woodpecker is almost always found in spruce forest. More

American Three-toed Woodpecker Range MapView dynamic map of eBird sightings Field MarksHelp - * Adult malePopOutZoom In Adult male * © Kevin T. More

American Three-toed WoodpeckerPicoides dorsalis = REPORT SIGHTING ADD TO LIFE LIST ADD TO TARGET SPECIES LIST REMOVE FROM WATCH LISTadult male© Vireo click to enlarge Listen FAMILY Woodpeckers Family Description DESCRIPTION 8 1/2" (22 cm). A robin-sized woodpecker. Similar to Black-backed Woodpecker, but smaller; bill shorter; back barred black and white. Male has yellow crown; female has solid black crown. More

American Three-toed Woodpecker - Picoides dorsalis (Male)Distribution / Range: The breeding habitat is coniferous forests across western Canada, Alaska and the midwestern United States, and across northern Eurasia from Norway to Korea. Thereare also populations in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains. More

The discovery of a female American Three-toed Woodpecker at Ferd's Bog in the Adirondacks by Jeff Nadler in May of 2004 was most fortunate. Previously, Ferd's had the reputation of hosting both the Three-toed and Black-backed 'Arctic' Woodpeckers. Since 1999, the Black-backed has nested in/near the bog, but the Three-toed became very scarce. More

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American Three-toed Woodpecker - Picoides dorsalis The Three-toed Woodpecker can often be overlooked, as it often may cling to a tree motionless for long periods of time. They are strongly associated with spruce forests, and are very found of the spruce bark beetle. Until 2005, the species was considered to be the same as the Eurasian three-toed Woodpecker (now Picoides tridactylus). Habitat: Found in conifer forests of the West, most often being associated with spruce. More

The American Three-toed woodpecker, Picoides dorsalis is a medium-sized woodpecker (family Picidae). More