Okinawa Woodpecker
NameOkinawa Woodpecker
Common NameOkinawa Woodpecker
Scientific NameSapheopipo noguchii
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark reddish-brown plumage over most of the body, with darker wings and tail. The head is grayish-brown, and males exhibit a prominent red crown and nape. The bill is pale, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, repeated 'kyu-kyu-kyu' calls. It also produces drumming sounds on trees, typical of woodpeckers.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the northern part of Okinawa Island, Japan, primarily restricted to the Yambaru forest region.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown and nape (males), Dark reddish-brown body plumage, Pale bill, Endemic to Okinawa Island
Description
The Okinawa Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker endemic to Okinawa Island, Japan. It is characterized by its dark reddish-brown plumage and a distinctive red crown, foraging primarily in old-growth subtropical forests.
