Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
NameGray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Common NameGray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Scientific NameYungipicus canicapillus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent white barring on the wings and back. The head features a grayish-brown cap, a pale supercilium, and a dark malar stripe. Underparts are whitish with fine streaking, and males have a small red patch on the hindcrown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, sharp 'chip' note often given in a rapid series, and a soft, rapid drumming sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in South and Southeast Asia, from the Indian subcontinent eastward through China, Indochina, and parts of the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grayish-brown cap, barred wings, streaked underparts, short bill, males with red hindcrown patch
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its compact size and active foraging behavior on tree trunks and branches. It typically moves quickly, tapping and gleaning for insects in the bark of trees.
