Laced Woodpecker
NameLaced Woodpecker
Common NameLaced Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus vittatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and wings are olive-green, with yellowish-green underparts finely barred. Males have a red crown and nape with a prominent black malar stripe bordered by yellow. Females have a red nape and a black crown with red streaking. Both sexes have a pale eye-ring and a yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing 'kyik-kyik-kyik' call, often repeated, and characteristic drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali), and Brunei.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Red crown (male) or nape (female), Black malar stripe (male), Finely barred yellowish-green underparts, Pale eye-ring
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green plumage and distinctive red crown (males) or nape (females). It primarily forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, often found in a variety of wooded habitats across Southeast Asia.
