Eurasian Green Woodpecker

Dominant olive-green upperparts with a yellow rump, visible in flight. The underparts are pale grey-green. It features a distinct red crown and a black mustache (with a red center in males).

Crucial for controlling insect populations, particularly ants, which can make up over 90% of its diet. It also creates nesting cavities that are subsequently used by other bird species and small mammals.

Least Concern (IUCN)

Look for them in open deciduous forests, orchards, and large gardens. They are frequently seen on the ground in short grass hopping around to find ant nests; listen for their unmistakable 'yaffle' call to locate them.