Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) in Scandinavia

The Grey-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) is a woodpecker found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A climbing bird that drills into tree trunks for insects and to excavate nest holes. It typically occurs in forests and parks.

In the Nordic countries the Grey-headed Woodpecker is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Grey-headed Woodpecker

  • Grey-headed Woodpecker – song & calls
  • Grey-headed Woodpecker – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Picus canus
  • Family: Woodpeckers
  • Habitat: Forests and parks
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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  • Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
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