Melancholy Woodpecker
NameMelancholy Woodpecker
Common NameMelancholy Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus mentalis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and wings are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish-green underparts. The head is darker, featuring a prominent red crown and nape. A dark malar stripe is often visible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, ringing 'kyew-kyew-kyew' calls that often accelerate. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces drumming sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Red crown and nape, Dark malar stripe, Yellowish-green underparts
Description
The Melancholy Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker characterized by its olive-green plumage and striking red crown. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of tropical forests, often pecking at dead wood for insects.
