Dendrocopos
Dendrocopos is a genus of woodpeckers belonging to the family Picidae. The genus is found throughout the Palearctic and Oriental regions. Species within this genus are typically medium-sized woodpeckers with distinctive black, white, and red plumage patterns. They are arboreal birds, feeding on insects and larvae extracted from tree bark and wood. Their strong beaks are adapted for drumming on trees to locate prey and for excavating nest cavities.
Common characteristics of Dendrocopos species include a stiff tail used for support while climbing, zygodactyl feet
The diet of Dendrocopos woodpeckers primarily consists of insects such as ants, beetles, and caterpillars, as
Reproduction typically involves monogamous pairs. Both parents participate in excavating the nest cavity, incubating the eggs,