Picus viridis Linnaeus 1758 (Family Picidae)

Resident Nester; Territory: 8-33ha;
Length: 31-33cm; Wingspan: 40-42cm; Weight: Male 177-210g, Female 138-217g;
5-7 Eggs: May - June (17-19 Days); Young: May - July (23-27 Days);
Moult: July - September

Biotopes:
Beech Forest

Hedge Rows
Nest:
(1 - 5 m)

Tree Cavity
Principal Food:
Formicidae


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