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The Black Woodpecker is a large woodpecker, 45–50 cm long with a 64–84 cm wingspan. Body weight is approximately 300-400 grams on average. It is easily the largest woodpecker in its range. This species is closely related to and fills the same ecological niche in Europe as the Pileated Woodpecker of North America.

Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Jun 4, 2023. Captured May 25, 2023 09:50 in 59QH+Q5 Crișan, Romania.
  • OM-1
  • f/5.6
  • 1/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 500mm