Black-backed woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

Order: Piciformes Conservation: Least Concern
Black-backed woodpecker

About the Black-backed woodpecker

The black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus), also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker (23 cm (9.1 in) long) inhabiting the forests of North America.

Fun Facts About Black-backed woodpecker

  • The black-backed woodpecker (Picoides arcticus), also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker (23 cm (9.1 in) long) inhabiting the forests of North America.

Conservation Status

The Black-backed woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPiciformes
GenusPicoides
SpeciesPicoides arcticus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Black-backed woodpecker

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