Japanese Green Woodpecker

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The Japanese Green Woodpecker is a vibrant green species, known for its distinctive loud calls that resemble human laughter. It is endemic to Japan, inhabiting deciduous and mixed forests.

Where to spot

Endemic to Japan, found on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, inhabiting deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.

How to spot

Look for its bright green plumage and the male's red crown and mustache. Listen carefully for its characteristic laughing or yelping calls, which are very distinctive.

When to spot

Active during daylight hours and observed year-round. More vocal during the breeding season (spring/early summer).

Where to spot

Endemic to Japan, found on the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, inhabiting deciduous and mixed forests, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.

How to spot

Look for its bright green plumage and the male's red crown and mustache. Listen carefully for its characteristic laughing or yelping calls, which are very distinctive.