Grey-headed woodpecker / Grauspecht (Picus canus)
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Vogelwarte Grauspecht. Source: VOGELWARTE Vogelwarte Grauspecht.jpg
Observations
Only documented observation: 2025-03-22Description
Classification: Genus Picus (Picus); Family Woodpeckers (Picidae)General: Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel RL 2
Behavior:
Vocalization:
Seasonal behavior
Year-round bird Breeding: 04-20 - 07-29Other Details
Physical details
Physical details: length=25-26 cm, wingspan=38-40 cm, weight=120-160 gHabitats: Forest
Vocalisation
Song: Drumming in lieu of song. Fast, constant, somehow less harsh than great and middle spotted woodpeckers. Song:XC552636 Kleinspecht drumming. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC552636 Kleinspecht drumming.mp3 (drumming)
1: In the FOK course, Christina said he sounds like he's running out of gas, which is a great description.
XC623125 grauspecht call.
XC623125 grauspecht call. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC623125 grauspecht call.mp3 (call)
2: No details but a Xeno-Canto recording.
XC628962 Grauspecht drumming.
XC628962 Grauspecht drumming. ♫ Source: XENOCANTO XC628962 Grauspecht drumming.mp3 (drumming)
Call attributes: Call melody: simple rhythmic, slow, Frequency: high (3-9 KHz),