Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arctus)
This male black-backed
woodpecker is a rare find! They are uncommon even in their
preferred habitat and we were fortunate to not only see
him, but to get a dozen photos of him! There are only three
species of woodpeckers in Western Canada that display a
black back. Other woodpeckers at the campground, include
the Hairy, Downy, Three-toed, Pileated, Flicker, and
Yellow-bellied sapsucker!