Green woodpecker
Enw gwyddonol: Picus viridis
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.
Top facts
Stats
Length: 31-33cmWingspan: 41cm
Weight: 490g
Average lifespan: 5 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).