Bamboo Woodpecker
NameBamboo Woodpecker
Common NameRufous Woodpecker
Scientific NameCeleus brachyurus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly rufous-brown, often appearing mottled or scaly due to darker barring. Males possess a prominent red crest and a small red malar stripe, while females lack the malar stripe. The bill is pale, typically yellowish or ivory.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'kik-kik-kik' notes that may accelerate into a trill. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Rufous Woodpecker is widely distributed across Southeast Asia, found in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresred crest, rufous-brown mottled plumage, pale bill, small size, forages on bamboo
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage, often mottled or barred, and a distinctive reddish crest. It typically forages on bamboo and small trees, moving with quick, jerky movements as it searches for insects.
