Japanese Woodpecker
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Picidae
- Tail Shape
- pointed
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Japanese woodpecker, or Picus awokera, is a species endemic to Japan that holds a unique place in local folklore, often associated with the protection of mountain forests. Collectors prize specimens and photographs of this bird for its distinctive coloration and specialized physiology, such as its stiff, pointed tail feathers that provide essential stability while foraging on tree trunks.
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