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National Natural Monument
Birds

Black Woodpecker

クマゲラ · Kumagera

Photo: ecoem22 / CC BY-NC 4.0 / iNaturalist

Designated by
National / Natural Monument
Designation type
Species
Designated on
May 12, 1965
Scientific name
Dryocopus martius
Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Black Woodpecker

The black woodpecker is Japan's largest woodpecker, entirely black with a red crown in males, living in primeval forests of big beeches and similar trees. It excavates large nest holes in big trees and eats ants and other insects. Found in northern Tohoku and Hokkaido, it is protected as a Natural Monument.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Black Woodpecker is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Species. Designated on May 12, 1965.

The Black Woodpecker is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Hokkaido, Aomori, Akita.

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