Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker

Yungipicus nanus

The Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, or Yungipicus nanus, is a small woodpecker found in parts of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its brown cap, black and white barred wings, and white underparts. This species is often found in wooded areas, including forests, plantations, and gardens. It forages for insects and grubs by pecking and probing tree bark. The Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker plays an important role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations. While its conservation status is currently unknown, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its population.

Habitat: Wooded areas, forests, plantations, gardens

Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
© Davidvraju · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

No tours linked yet.