Black-headed Woodpecker
Picus erythropygius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="picus-erythropygius"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythropygius) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.4 cm and a weight of 117.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black-headed Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with a distinctive glossy black head and neck, green back and wings, and a contrasting red rump. It inhabits open woodland, deciduous forest, and forest edges from Myanmar through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It forages on tree trunks and branches for wood-boring beetles, ants, and other insects, excavating with its strong bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 117.5 g | 4.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Picus |
| Species | Picus erythropygius |
Distribution
Black-headed Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family