Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
NameBrown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Common NameBrown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Scientific NameYungipicus nanus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker has a dark brown cap, a white supercilium, and a dark eye-stripe. Its upperparts are dark brown to blackish with prominent white barring and spotting. The underparts are whitish, often streaked with brown on the flanks. Males typically have a small red patch on the hindcrown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft 'chick' or 'chip' call, often repeated. It also produces a rapid, weak drumming sound, particularly during breeding season.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, extending into parts of Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Identifying Featuressmall size, brown cap, barred and spotted upperparts, streaked underparts, short, pointed bill, red patch on hindcrown (male)
Description
This diminutive woodpecker is often observed foraging actively on tree trunks and branches, searching for insects. It is characterized by its small size and distinctive brown cap, contrasting with its barred and spotted plumage.
