Himalayan Woodpecker

Dendrocopos himalayensis

Order:

Piciformes

Family:

Picidae

Size:

23-25 cm

Weight:

57-85 g

Taxonomy:

D. h. albescens (E. C. S. Baker, 1926)

Short Description:

Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) is a medium-sized woodpecker species found in Pakistan. It possesses distinct black and white plumage with red markings on its head. This species features a strong, chisel-like bill ideal for drilling into trees in search of insects and larvae, its primary food source. The Himalayan Woodpecker also produces a distinct drumming sound as part of its territorial and mating behaviors.

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Himalayan Woodpecker is predominantly found in the northern regions, particularly in forested areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It inhabits various types of forest habitats, including coniferous and mixed deciduous forests, where it can find suitable trees for foraging and nesting.

Himalayan Woodpecker exhibits typical woodpecker behavior, characterized by its drumming on trees to communicate with other individuals and establish territories. It uses its strong bill to peck and probe into tree bark, searching for insects and larvae hidden beneath the surface. During the breeding season, which typically occurs in spring and early summer, Himalayan Woodpeckers engage in courtship displays involving drumming and vocalizations. They excavate nesting cavities in tree trunks, where they lay their eggs and raise their young.