Bay Woodpecker
NameBay Woodpecker
Common NameBay Woodpecker
Scientific NameBlythipicus pyrrhotis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark brown to blackish plumage, with fine rufous-brown barring on the wings and tail. Males possess a distinctive red patch on the side of the neck/nape, which is absent in females. The bill is long, stout, and pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, ringing 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kyow-kyow-kyow' series, often accelerating. It also produces drumming sounds, though less frequently than some other woodpecker species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the eastern Himalayas, northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and southern China.
Identifying Featureslarge size, pale yellow bill, dark brown plumage, red neck patch (male), barred wings
Description
This is a large, dark woodpecker characterized by its prominent pale yellow bill and overall brownish plumage. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of dense forests, often alone or in pairs, searching for insects.
