In Switzerland, the Middle Spotted Woodpecker inhabits old oak forests and forests rich in deadwood with old coarse-barked deciduous trees. Its population has developed positively since the early 2000s. In order to conserve this habitat specialist in Switzerland in the long term, specific promotion measures in its habitat continue to be important in cooperation with various stakeholders.
While foraging, the Middle Spotted Woodpecker often pokes into the cracked bark of oak trees, as this female shows.
The Middle Spotted Woodpecker often builds its cavities near tree fungi in rotten wood.
Old oak forests are favoured habitats of the Middle Spotted Woodpecker.
Protection and promotion of a habitat specialist
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Species concerned
Forest habitats
Our Forest team is committed to preserving and promoting Switzerland’s forest habitats for birds. We focus on training and continuing education in forestry, ensure knowledge is transferred into practice and contribute to reducing the deficits of waste wood and dead wood as well as species-specific, special and rare habitats through specific funding projects and land conservation in forests.