Freckle-breasted Woodpecker
NameFreckle-breasted Woodpecker
Common NameFreckle-breasted Woodpecker
Scientific NameDendrocopos analis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are black with white barring on the wings and back. The underparts are pale buff to whitish, heavily streaked or 'freckled' with dark brown, particularly on the breast. The rump and undertail coverts are rufous-orange. Males have a red crown and nape, while females have a black crown.
Vocalization / CallProduces sharp 'chik' or 'kik' calls, often repeated. Also known for drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali).
Identifying Featuresred crown (male), freckled breast, barred black and white wings, rufous vent, pale face with dark eye-stripe
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its pale, freckled underparts and barred black-and-white upperparts. Males display a prominent red crown, while females have a black crown. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches for insects.
