Darjeeling Woodpecker

Dendrocopos darjellensis

The Darjeeling Woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the eastern Himalayas. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with red markings on the head and neck. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud and distinctive sounds on trees to communicate and establish territories. The Darjeeling Woodpecker primarily forages for insects and larvae in the dense forests and wooded areas of its range. It is an elusive species and is often observed high in the canopy. The conservation status of the Darjeeling Woodpecker is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, due to its relatively stable population and wide distribution.

Habitat: Dense forests and wooded areas