Bamboo Woodpecker
A species of Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers Scientific name : Gecinulus viridis Genus : Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers
Bamboo Woodpecker, A species of Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Gecinulus viridis
Genus: Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The bamboo woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and the Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Bamboo Woodpecker forages mainly on bamboo, gleaning and probing into crevices for ants. Feeding singly or in pairs at lower levels, they peck lightly to create small holes and search substrates slowly, showcasing a specialized bamboo-based diet.
Habitat
The bamboo Woodpecker typically inhabits evergreen and deciduous forests that feature abundant large bamboo stands. These birds are predominantly found within lowland forests in the northern part of their range, while in the southern regions, they are associated with slightly higher forested areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok