Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker
NameStripe-cheeked Woodpecker
Common NameStripe-cheeked Woodpecker
Scientific NamePicus mentalis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly olive-green on the back and wings, with a bright red crown and nape. It features a distinctive pale yellowish-white stripe below the eye, contrasting with a dark stripe running through the eye. The throat is often yellowish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, ringing 'pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'kyik-kyik-kyik' call, often descending in pitch. Like other woodpeckers, it also engages in drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to Southeast Asia, inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown and nape, Olive-green body, Prominent pale stripe below the eye, Dark stripe through the eye
Description
The Stripe-cheeked Woodpecker is a medium-large, olive-green woodpecker characterized by its striking red crown and nape. It is typically found foraging on tree trunks and branches in tropical forests, excavating for insects.
