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Sind Woodpecker

Sind Woodpecker

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The Sind Woodpecker is a medium-sized species of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its black and white barred back, pale underparts with light streaking, and a red crown and nape in males.
Where to spot
Inhabits dry acacia woodlands, scrub, and riparian areas in the Indus valley region of Pakistan and northwestern India.
How to spot
Look for its black and white barred back as it forages on tree trunks and branches in dry woodlands. Listen for its calls and drumming, which are often heard in its specific range.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its specific arid habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the cooler mornings.
File:Dendrocopos assimilis, Bandar Abbas, Iran 1.jpg
File:Dendrocopos assimilis.jpg
File:Dendrocopos assimilis 2.jpg
File:Dendrocopos assimilis, Bandar Abbas, Iran 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendrocopos assimilis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Dendrocopos assimilis 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is particularly adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, often relying on riverine forests and acacia scrub for its foraging and nesting needs.
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