Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
NameYellow-crowned Woodpecker
Common NameYellow-crowned Pygmy Woodpecker
Scientific NameYungipicus mahrattensis
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have a yellow crown with a prominent red patch on the hindcrown, while females have a plain yellow crown. Both sexes display a pale face with a dark moustachial stripe, black and white barred upperparts, and whitish underparts with faint barring on the flanks. The bill is pale grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a sharp 'chick' or 'chip' call, often repeated. They also produce a soft drumming sound, particularly during the breeding season.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Yellow-crowned Pygmy Woodpecker is widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and extending into parts of Southeast Asia such as Myanmar and Thailand.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellow crown (with red in males), barred black and white upperparts, pale face with dark moustachial stripe, pale bill
Description
This small woodpecker is characterized by its striking yellow crown, often with a red patch in males. It is typically found foraging on tree trunks and branches in open woodlands, using its strong bill to extract insects. Its flight is undulating, a common trait among woodpeckers.
