Streak-breasted Woodpecker
NameStreak-breasted Woodpecker
Common NameStreak-breasted Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus viridanus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)47
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green. The head is greyish with a prominent red crown and nape, which is more extensive in males. Underparts are pale with heavy dark streaking, giving it its common name. The bill is pale yellowish with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a characteristic series of 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kee-kee-kee' calls, often accelerating. Like other woodpeckers, it also drums on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range extends from Myanmar and Thailand south through the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying Featuresolive-green back, red crown, streaked breast, pale bill with dark tip
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green plumage, bright red crown, and distinctive streaked underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches, primarily searching for insects in its tropical forest habitat.
