Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
NameScaly-bellied Woodpecker
Common NameScaly-bellied Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus squamatus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, often with a yellowish rump. The underparts are pale with distinct dark scaling, giving the species its common name. Males have a full red crown and nape, while females have a red nape and a blackish crown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, laughing call, similar to other green woodpeckers, and a characteristic drumming sound produced by rapid pecking on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges, extending from eastern Afghanistan through Pakistan, northern India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Red crown and nape (male), Pale underparts with dark scaling, Long, pointed bill, Undulating flight
Description
The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized green woodpecker characterized by its olive-green plumage and a prominent red crown in males. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, often in montane forest habitats, searching for insects.
