Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
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The Rufous-bellied Woodpecker is a distinctive species of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, characterized by its black and white barred upperparts, dull rufous belly, and a red crown and nape in males.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane forests, temperate forests, and subtropical broadleaf forests in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, India, China, and Southeast Asian countries.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees. Look for its rufous belly contrasting with the black and white back. Listen for its characteristic calls and drumming, which often reveal its presence.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its mountainous and forested habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more vocal and visible in the mornings.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane forests, temperate forests, and subtropical broadleaf forests in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, India, China, and Southeast Asian countries.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of forest trees. Look for its rufous belly contrasting with the black and white back. Listen for its characteristic calls and drumming, which often reveal its presence.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its mountainous and forested habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more vocal and visible in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is known for its relatively shy nature, often staying high in the canopy of dense forests, making it a challenging but rewarding bird to observe.
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