Little Gray Woodpecker
NameLittle Gray Woodpecker
Common NameLittle Gray Woodpecker
Scientific NameDendrocopos canicapillus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown with faint barring, while the underparts are whitish with distinct dark barring. Males possess a bright red crown, contrasting with the plain grey crown of females. The rump may show a reddish wash.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft 'chick' call and a rapid series of 'ki-ki-ki' notes. It also produces drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Himalayan foothills eastward through China and southward across Indochina and the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying Featuressmall size, greyish-brown plumage, barred underparts, red crown (male), short bill
Description
This small woodpecker exhibits greyish-brown plumage with barred underparts, and males are distinguished by a prominent red crown patch. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, often found in pairs or small groups within its habitat.
