Arabian Woodpecker
NameArabian Woodpecker
Common NameArabian Woodpecker
Scientific NameDendrocoptes dorae
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown; females lack red. Both sexes have a plain brown head and body, with prominent white barring on the dark flight feathers of the wings. The underside is paler brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp 'kik' notes, often repeated. It also engages in drumming on trees, typical of woodpeckers.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southwestern Arabian Peninsula, found in parts of Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Identifying FeaturesPlain brown body, White barring on wings, Red crown (male), Woodpecker bill and posture
Description
A medium-sized woodpecker, males feature a distinctive red crown, while both sexes have a plain brown body with prominent white barring on the wings. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in arid woodlands, seeking insects.
