Continuing the Woodpecker series, the Three-toed Woodpecker is fairly similar to the Black-backed in the previous post but from behind can be confused with the Hairy which is similar in size and has a similar white pattern in the middle of the back. Black-back and Three-toed inhabit mostly the same habitat and ranges but Three-toed is slightly more widespread. The Three-toed is more petite over all and has a shorter bill. As mentioned there is also some white streaking down the center of the back and facial patterns are different. I have noticed in the field that the Black-back is more gregarious and has much louder drumming. Often it is difficult to hear the Three-toed working a tree, they just quietly tap away.
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