The Buff-necked Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker characterized by its buff-colored neck and finely barred plumage. It is a denizen of tropical lowland forests, often found foraging in the understory.
Where to spot
Found across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller islands, inhabiting lowland rainforests, swamp forests, and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its buff neck and finely barred appearance. Listen for its soft, clicking calls and a distinctive, less forceful drumming compared to other woodpeckers, often on bamboo.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. It can be particularly elusive due to its preference for dense undergrowth.
Where to spot
Found across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller islands, inhabiting lowland rainforests, swamp forests, and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its buff neck and finely barred appearance. Listen for its soft, clicking calls and a distinctive, less forceful drumming compared to other woodpeckers, often on bamboo.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. It can be particularly elusive due to its preference for dense undergrowth.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known to have a preference for foraging on bamboo, a relatively soft material, using its bill to extract insects from the culms.
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