Black Woodpecker

Where to see

Black Woodpecker

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Białowieża National Park leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Black Woodpecker during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

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1 Białowieża National Park 🇵🇱 Poland
40–50%
2 Bavarian Forest National Park 🇩🇪 Germany
20–30%
3 Triglav National Park 🇸🇮 Slovenia
20–30%
4 Kiskunság National Park 🇭🇺 Hungary
10–20%
5 Biebrza National Park 🇵🇱 Poland
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Black Woodpecker?

Białowieża National Park (Poland) — about 44% of wildlife watchers report a Black Woodpecker sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Black Woodpecker?

Bavarian Forest National Park (about 22%), Triglav National Park (about 20%), Kiskunság National Park (about 16%) are the next best options.