Cockerell's Woodpecker

Trichodere cockerelli

Cockerell's Woodpecker (Trichodere cockerelli) is a small woodpecker species found in the highland forests of New Guinea. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a bright red crown. This species is known for its drumming sounds, which it uses to communicate and establish territory. Cockerell's Woodpecker primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in the bark of trees. It is an important part of the forest ecosystem, contributing to the control of insect populations. Due to habitat loss and deforestation, the population of Cockerell's Woodpecker is declining, and it is currently classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Highland forests of New Guinea