White-headed Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus albolarvatus)
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White-headed Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus albolarvatus (Cassin, 1850)

20 cmLength61 gWeight

The white-headed woodpecker (Leuconotopicus albolarvatus) is a non-migratory woodpecker that resides in pine forests of the mountains of western North America.

Busiest months: May · Most records: United States

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: May · Most records: United States

White-headed Woodpecker has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Malheur NWR – HeadquartersUnited States80 records
  2. Intermountain Bird Observatory at Lucky PeakUnited States11 records
  3. Hansen DamUnited States2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United States

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The white-headed woodpecker (Leuconotopicus albolarvatus) is a non-migratory woodpecker that resides in pine forests of the mountains of western North America.

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Questions

How big is the White-headed Woodpecker?

The White-headed Woodpecker is about 20 cm long and weighs around 61 g.

Where does the White-headed Woodpecker live?

Its breeding range: North America: southwestern Canada and western USA. It is most often recorded in United States.

When is the best time to see the White-headed Woodpecker?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the White-headed Woodpecker endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-headed Woodpecker as Least Concern.

What does the White-headed Woodpecker eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-headed Woodpecker in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
61 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
127 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: southwestern Canada and western USA

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Leuconotopicus

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White-headed Woodpecker

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