Alaska is a U.S. state on the country’s West Coast, parallel to the Bering Strait.
On the northwest extremity of the coast, Alaska is a semi-exclave of the country as it borders British Columbia. This state has an Arctic climate with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Interestingly, the sun doesn’t rise at some points during the winter nor does it set during some points in the summer.
Alaska’s climate is influenced by the cold air from Canada and Siberia. Despite its extreme climate, Alaska’s state park system contains 120 units, and offers a diverse home to wildlife, especially that of woodpeckers.
Woodpeckers are a unique group of birds occupying much of Alaska’s forested areas.
You are most likely to see the Downy Woodpecker while you are least likely to observe the Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Below is a convenient list of the species you will see while in Alaska along with a descriptive biography and where you are most likely to sight these birds.