Green woodpecker resting on a pole in a misty landscape. The green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is a bird belonging to the family woodpeckers (Picidae). It is a numerous and widespread resident bird in most of Europe and also occurs in the far west of Asia. The woodpecker is easy to recognize by its green plumage, its black and red head markings and its typical loud call. The green woodpecker feeds mainly on ants, which it seeks mainly on the ground. Contrary to many other woodpeckers species, the green woodpecker only browses a few trees.
I've been doing photography since I bought an SLR from my first paycheck. Favorite subjects are landscapes and birds. But also for other subjects I like to take on the challenge of capturing these special ones.
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