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Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

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The Yellow-crowned Woodpecker is a medium-sized species of the Indian subcontinent, identified by its black upperparts with white barring, white underparts, and a distinct yellow patch on the forecrown of both sexes, with males also having a red hindcrown.
Where to spot
Found in open dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and scattered trees in agricultural lands across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Look for its black and white plumage and the prominent yellow patch on the crown. Scan the ground or lower parts of tree trunks. Listen for its sharp, distinct calls and rhythmic drumming, which is often loud for its size.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Active during daylight hours, often more conspicuous in the early mornings when foraging on the ground.
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File:Leiopicus mahrattensis 157956479.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Leiopicus mahrattensis 233148858.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-crowned woodpecker (Leiopicus mahrattensis) by Shantanu Kuveskar.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is known for its preference for foraging on the ground or on fallen logs, supplementing its diet of insects with berries and fruits, particularly during non-breeding seasons.
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