Pale-headed Woodpecker
NamePale-headed Woodpecker
Common NamePale-headed Woodpecker
Scientific NameGecinulus grantia
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have an olive-green back and underparts, with rufous-chestnut on the rump and wings, often barred with black on the flight feathers. The male has a pale yellowish-white crown and nape, sometimes with a red patch on the hindcrown, while the female's crown and nape are entirely yellowish-white. The bill is pale, yellowish-white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing 'pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'kew-kew-kew-kew' call, often repeated. It also engages in drumming.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across parts of Southeast Asia, including northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featurespale yellowish-white head, olive-green body, rufous-chestnut rump and wings, pale bill, prefers bamboo habitats
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its distinctive pale yellowish-white head and olive-green body. It typically forages on bamboo and trees in dense forest undergrowth, using its strong bill to extract insects.
