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Mottled Woodpecker

Mottled Woodpecker

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The Mottled Woodpecker is a small, cryptically patterned woodpecker, known for its dusky plumage with subtle mottling that provides excellent camouflage. It is a resident of tropical forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of Indochina (e.g., Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) and the Malay Peninsula, inhabiting various forest types and bamboo groves.
How to spot
Look for its overall dusky, mottled appearance which blends in with bark. Listen for its soft, high-pitched calls and less aggressive drumming, often on bamboo or smaller branches.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. It can be challenging to spot due to its camouflage and preference for dense vegetation.
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File:Meiglyptes jugularis (Black-and-buff Woodpecker).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meiglyptes jugularis 339542991.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meiglyptes jugularis 63451736.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its small size, the Mottled Woodpecker has a remarkably long tongue, which it uses to probe deep into crevices and extract hidden insects from wood.
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