25 cm. Somewhat bigger and slimmer than the Great Spotted Woodpecker. Its plumage is also similar to the Great Spotted Woodpecker but the White-backed Woodpecker has black upper back and black shoulders, and it has white bars rather than spots on its wings. The White-backed Woodpecker has white cheeks, white forehead and white lower back. Its white breast is shading to pale pink and deeper pink vent area. The males have prominent red caps, the females (like on the photo) wear black caps.

Habitat
Old deciduous woodlands, mature in urban areas. Resident in Hungary.