Checker-throated Woodpecker
NameChecker-throated Woodpecker
Common NameChecker-throated Woodpecker
Scientific NameChrysophlegma mentale
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)107.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green body with a striking crimson patch on the wing coverts. The throat and upper breast are distinctly checkered black and white. Males have a bright yellow crest and a red malar stripe, while females have a yellow malar stripe.
Vocalization / CallProduces a loud, ringing 'pee-ow' or 'kew-kew-kew' call, often repeated. Also known for its drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green body, Crimson wing patches, Black-and-white checkered throat, Yellow crest (males), Red malar stripe (males)
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green body, prominent crimson wing patches, and a unique black-and-white checkered throat. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in tropical forests, primarily feeding on insects.
