Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
A species of Eurasian Pied Woodpeckers Scientific name : Yungipicus kizuki Genus : Eurasian Pied Woodpeckers
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker, A species of Eurasian Pied Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Yungipicus kizuki
Genus: Eurasian Pied Woodpeckers
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Description
The japanese Pygmy Woodpecker is a small and lively bird, easily recognizable by its grey-brown crown and brownish-back feathers. This species is found in forests, parks, and gardens across Asia and inhabits a variety of wooded habitats. It feeds on insects, grubs, and sap from trees. Its rapid, chipping call and drumming behavior on trees make it a distinctive and familiar bird to many. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The Japanese pygmy woodpecker occurs in pairs and mixed-species foraging flocks, searching on trees for invertebrates, such as spiders, caterpillars, ants and aphids, and berries. Its calls are khit and kzz notes, and it drums weakly in short bursts. Breeding starts in March in southern Japan and in late May in northern Japan. A nest hole is excavated in a dead branch. The eggs are white, measuring about 19 mm (0.75 in) by 15 mm (0.6 in). Five to seven white eggs are laid and then incubated for 12 to 14 days. Fledging occurs after three weeks.
Distribution Area
This woodpecker is found in Korea, northeastern China, southeastern Siberia, Sakhalin, Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. It occurs up to 2,100 m (6,900 ft) in elevation, and its habitat consists of many types of coniferous and deciduous forests, including lowland, upland and riverine forests, and also parks and gardens.
Species Status
The species has a large range and a stable population, so the IUCN has assessed it as a least-concern species.
Scientific Classification
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