Brown-backed Woodpecker
NameBrown-backed Woodpecker
Common NameBrown-backed Woodpecker
Scientific NameDendrocopos anais
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown, often with faint barring. Underparts are whitish with heavy brown streaking. The face has prominent white supercilium and malar stripes. Males have a red crown and nape, while females have a brown crown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include sharp 'chip' or 'chick' calls, and it also produces drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresbrown back, streaked underparts, white facial stripes, red crown (male), small size
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its brown back and streaked underparts. Males display a distinctive red crown, while females have a brown crown. It forages on tree trunks and branches, primarily consuming insects.
