Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The Great Slaty Woodpecker faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation for agriculture and logging. While specific recovery programs are limited, its presence in protected areas offers some refuge. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding conservation efforts and raising awareness, making local communities more invested in protecting the habitats these magnificent birds depend on.
The great slaty woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. A unique and basically unmistakable bird, it is the largest confirmed living woodpecker species, behind the likely extinct imperial woodpecker and ivory-billed woodpecker.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Great Slaty Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 15 safari areas total.
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