Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos macei

Order:

Piciformes

Family:

Picidae

Size:

20 to 22 centimeters (8 to 9 inches)

Weight:

40 to 70 grams (1.4 to 2.5 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Carl Jakob Sundevall 1874

Short Description:

Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei) is a striking bird species found in Pakistan. It is recognized by its distinctive plumage, characterized by a combination of fulvous or chestnut-colored breast and belly, black wings with white spots, and a red crown on the head of males. Females lack the red crown and have a black forehead instead. This medium-sized woodpecker possesses a stout, chisel-like bill adapted for drilling into trees in search of insects and larvae.

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Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker is distributed across various forested habitats, including broadleaf forests, mixed deciduous forests, and wooded areas with dense undergrowth. Its range spans throughout the country, including the Himalayan foothills, the Punjab region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Balochistan. It can also be found in urban parks and gardens with suitable trees.

Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker is predominantly insectivorous, foraging for ants, beetles, larvae, and other invertebrates by tapping and drilling on tree trunks and branches. It utilizes its strong bill to create cavities in dead or decaying wood for nesting and roosting. During the breeding season, which typically occurs from March to June, males may engage in drumming displays to attract females and establish territories. They are often observed climbing vertically on tree trunks or hopping between branches in search of prey.