Japanese Green Woodpecker
NameJapanese Green Woodpecker
Common NameJapanese Green Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus awokera
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe Japanese Green Woodpecker has an olive-green back and wings, with a yellowish-green rump. Its underparts are pale greyish-white with distinct dark barring. The head is greyish, featuring a red crown patch in both sexes, and a prominent red malar stripe in males (females have a black malar stripe or less red).
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, loud, laughing or yelping call, often described as 'kyu-kyu-kyu' or 'pyu-pyu-pyu'. It also produces drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Japan, found on the main islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, inhabiting various wooded areas from lowlands to mountains.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green back, Barred underparts, Grey head with red crown, Red malar stripe (males), Distinctive laughing call
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is endemic to Japan, characterized by its olive-green upperparts and barred underparts. It forages primarily on tree trunks and the ground for insects, often found in a variety of wooded habitats.
