Possible Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Bauska , Latvia, Dec 2020 (1 Viewer)

[Mr G.Finch]

Hi,

Could this be a Middle Spotted Woodpecker?

I have only seen Greater Spotted before therefore im not sure on the tell tale signs of disguinguishing this species.

Thanks in advance



Gary

 

[Larry Sweetland]

Looks like one to me

 

[KenM]

Absolutely!

Cheers

 

[Nutcracker]

Yes definite Middle Spot; small bill safely excludes juvenile Great Spot

Here's the 1st pic brightened a bit, shows it very nicely

 

[jurek]

Note 5-6 white lines on wings behind the white ovals, vs 3-4 in GSW, intensive streaking on the belly, and the red cap without black border. Also, the moustachial stripe is weak to absent, vs solid black belt in GSW.

 

[Mr G.Finch]

Excellent, Thanks for the detailed descriptions!

 

[CARERY]

For me the first pointer always is the pale red vent compared the deep darker red of Greater Spotted...