Russia, Moscow region
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Record shot of this White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos owstoni). This subspecies is sometimes considered a separate species the Amami Woodpecker, Amami Island, Japan
Ebird checklist:
ebird.org/checklist/S163761007
Marginally larger than Great Spotted Woodpecker, but appears distinctly longer-billed. White back in some subspecies is not always obvious when perched but easy to see in flight. Streaky flanks are distinctive. Also note varying amounts of red on the lower belly and undertail. Gives a somewhat hoarse “kik”, sometimes in rattled series. Drum is fast and fades towards the end. Found in mature undisturbed deciduous and mixed forest with lots of dead trees; sometimes near water, as well as in recently burned areas. Threatened by habitat loss in much of its range.
Source: Ebird
ebird.org/species/whbwoo1