Overview

Family - Wrynecks and woodpeckers (Picidae).

The green woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in Britain. It has a heavy-looking body, short tail and a strong, long bill. It is greeny-grey on its upperparts with a bright green rump and red on the top of its head. They have an undulating flight. They climb up tree trunks and branches and will move around to be on the side away from anyone watching.

Comment

This picture was taken at Cheddar reservoir on 12/1/2010.