Black-headed Woodpecker
A species of Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies Scientific name : Picus erythropygius Genus : Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
Black-headed Woodpecker, A species of Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
Botanical name: Picus erythropygius
Genus: Eurasian Green Woodpeckers and Allies
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The black-headed woodpecker (Picus erythropygius) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
33 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-headed Woodpecker primarily consumes termites, ants, and other invertebrates. They forage actively in small groups, from the canopy to the ground, often with corvids, showcasing a restless feeding nature.
Habitat
The black-headed Woodpecker typically resides in deciduous forests, with a preference for dry dipterocarp habitats, and is also found in pine forests dominated by Pinus species. These environments are characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally and are generally located in broad geographical regions with similar vegetation types.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok