Ashy Woodpecker
NameAshy Woodpecker
Common NameAshy Woodpecker
Scientific NameMulleripicus fulvus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey body, with a distinctive red crown and nape (more extensive in males). The belly and undertail coverts are pale buffy-white, contrasting with the dark upperparts. It has a dark bill and pale eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing 'kwee-kwee-kwee' or 'kew-kew-kew' call, often repeated. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and its satellite islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey body plumage, Red crown and nape (more extensive in males), Pale buffy-white belly, Large size for a woodpecker, Dark bill, Pale eyes
Description
The Ashy Woodpecker is a large, dark-bodied woodpecker endemic to Sulawesi. It is characterized by its dark grey plumage, a prominent red crown, and a pale, buffy-white belly. This species typically forages on tree trunks in various forest types, often in pairs or small groups.
