

They are native to North America and Central America, but are also found in Cuba and the Cayman Islands. The northern flicker, also known as the common flicker and the yellowhammer, can reach lengths of up to 14 inches. #9 Largest Woodpecker: Northern Flicker Northern flicker woodpeckers can measure up to 14 inches They usually lay between 4 and 8 eggs during the breeding season which is March to June. Levaillant’s woodpeckers make a hole in a tree to nest in where they make a bed of wood chips for their eggs to be laid on. They are often described as being similar to the larger European Green woodpecker, both in appearance and vocally.
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Levaillant’s woodpeckers are dark green with a lighter green belly and breast and males have a patch of red on the top of their heads while females have a grey patch. They can reach lengths of around 13 inches and have a wingspan of 20 inches. The Levailant’s woodpecker is found in the mountainous forests of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia and was named after the French explorer, François Le Vaillant. #10 Largest Woodpecker: Levaillant’s Woodpecker The Levaillant’s woodpecker can be found in north Africa Here we have ranked the largest woodpeckers in the world by length. The smallest woodpecker is the downy woodpecker at only a few inches long, but many far exceed that. With around two hundred species, woodpeckers are found across many countries and they play an important role for other wildlife, creating holes that many other birds then nest in, such as owls, starlings, sparrows, and many more.

Often considered to be lucky, they are known in many places as a symbol of friendship and happiness. There are few sounds more distinctive than that of a woodpecker drumming away on a tree. Meet Every Dinosaur Featured in Jurassic World…
