Higher classification Dendrocopos | Phylum Chordata Family Picidae Scientific name Dendrocopos darjellensis Rank Species | |
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Similar Crimson‑breasted woodpecker, Woodpecker, Bird, Stripe‑breasted woodpecker, Sind woodpecker | ||
Darjeeling woodpecker busy making her nest
The Darjeeling woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Himalayas, and in some adjoining areas.
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It is found in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Tibet. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
A medium-sized pied woodpecker with yellow neck sides. Black upperparts with large white, scapular patches and white barred flight feathers and tail sides. Male has red nape patch. White cheeks and long black moustache extending to upper breast. Black-streaked, yellow-buff below with red vent. Long bill.
References
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