Streak-throated Woodpecker
NameStreak-throated Woodpecker
Common NameStreak-throated Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus xanthopygaeus
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)115
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright red crown and nape, while females have less red or none. The upperparts and wings are olive-green. The most striking feature is the pale throat and breast, which are heavily marked with dark streaking. The belly is barred, and the bill is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, ringing 'kyik-kyik-kyik' or 'pee-pee-pee' call, which can accelerate into a series resembling a laugh. Like other woodpeckers, it also drums on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in Southeast Asia, with its range extending across Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown and nape (males), Olive-green body, Prominent dark streaking on pale throat and breast, Yellowish bill
Description
The Streak-throated Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker characterized by its olive-green plumage and distinctive streaked throat. It is typically found foraging on tree trunks and branches in various forest habitats, often excavating nests in dead wood.
