Maroon Woodpecker
Maroon Woodpecker
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The Maroon Woodpecker is a large, strikingly colored species of Southeast Asia, characterized by its deep maroon-red plumage with fine black barring, and a prominent red crest. It is a visually impressive bird.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical moist broadleaf forests, evergreen hill forests, and sometimes secondary growth across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its large size and rich maroon plumage in the forest canopy. Listen for its loud, ringing calls and resonant drumming, which can often be heard from a distance.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tropical habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more conspicuous in the mornings.
Where to spot
Inhabits tropical moist broadleaf forests, evergreen hill forests, and sometimes secondary growth across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its large size and rich maroon plumage in the forest canopy. Listen for its loud, ringing calls and resonant drumming, which can often be heard from a distance.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tropical habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more conspicuous in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker often forages at higher levels in the forest canopy, using its powerful bill to extract large wood-boring insects from robust tree trunks and branches.
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