Greater Yellownape
NameGreater Yellownape
Common NameGreater Yellownape
Scientific NameChrysophlegma flavinucha
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThis woodpecker has an olive-green body, a brown crown, and a distinctive golden-yellow nape and crest. Its face is yellowish with a dark malar stripe (males have a red patch on the malar). The throat is white with black streaking, and the wings show olive coloration with some rufous-chestnut barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing series of 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'kyow-kyow-kyow' calls, often descending in pitch. It also produces a sharp 'chick' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra).
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow nape and crest, Olive-green body plumage, Brown crown, White throat with black streaking, Large size for a woodpecker
Description
The Greater Yellownape is a large, striking woodpecker characterized by its olive-green body and a prominent golden-yellow nape and crest. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches in forests, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects.
