The White-backed Woodpecker is one of the 10 Woodpeckers found in Poland. It lives in wet mixed forests, often near rivers and lakes where there are dead and decaying deciduous trees. A rare species in our country, as it is strongly associated with old stands, which are systematically removed from managed forests. Its number is estimated at about 500 pairs. The White-backed Woodpecker has a characteristic white spot on its back. In addition, it has a longer neck than the Great- spotted Woodpecker and a strong beak. The underside of his body is streaked, the undertail is reddish and the belly is pinkish, with white stripes on the wings. There is a red cap on the head of the male, which is missing in the female (foto). The White-backed Woodpecker, like other Woodpeckers, feeds on larvae, which it looks for in dead wood, systematically chipping off pieces of bark or soft wood. Watching this rare species of Woodpecker in Roztocze is a great joy for birdwatchers.