The black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is about 50 cm tall and it is the largest woodpecker in Europe. This woodpecker is quite rare. This bird prefers large, old forests where many old and rotten trees can be found. This photo has been made in Haaksbergen in the Netherlands.
, Stefan Cruysberghs, Nikon D610 + Sigma 150-600mm, Request high resolution photo Netherlands, Nederland, België, Belgium, Haaksbergen, Gooi, Holsbeek, Sint-Pieters-Rode, Specht, Woodpecker, Bonte specht, Spotted woodpecker, Groene specht, Green woodpecker, Zwart specht, Black woodpecker