Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
NameSunda Pygmy Woodpecker
Common NameSunda Pygmy Woodpecker
Scientific NameYungipicus moluccensis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent white barring and spotting. Underparts are whitish with dark streaking on the flanks. It has a distinct white supercilium and malar stripe, and a dark crown. Males may exhibit a small red patch on the hindcrown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sharp, high-pitched 'twick' or 'chip' call. It also produces a short, rapid drumming sound when communicating or marking territory.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, specifically found across the Greater and Lesser Sunda Islands, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali, and numerous smaller islands in the region.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Brown and white barred plumage, White supercilium, Short tail, Typical woodpecker foraging behavior
Description
A small, active woodpecker characterized by its brown and white barred plumage. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, often in pairs or small groups, searching for insects.
