European green woodpecker Betsey, yaffingale, yappingale and Jack Eikle. Other names, including rain-bird, weather cock and wet bird, suggest its supposed ability to bring on rain. Other names include nickle, and nicker pecker. The species has been the subject of postage stamps from several countries. The European green woodpecker is associated with Woodpecker Cider, an image of the bird is used on the merchandise. The woodpecker was the totem of the Italic tribe of the Picentes, and features of the coat of arms and flag of the Italian region of Marche. European green woodpecker The European green woodpecker ("Picus viridis") is a member
Chocó woodpecker Chocó woodpecker The Chocó woodpecker ("Veniliornis chocoensis") is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss from deforestation. Adult woodpeckers are usually 15 to 16 cm long. They have an olive-colored head; adult and juvenile males have a red crown while adult females have a dusty-olive crown. A Chocó woodpecker has a brownish tail. It has green upperwings and cream and brown underwings. The Chocó woodpecker's vocal cries include sharp "pik" notes, softer "quip" notes, "wicka-wicka" notes