Dedem's Woodpecker

Picus dedemi

Dedem's Woodpecker (Picus dedemi) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with a bright red crest on the male. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud, rapid beats on trees to communicate and establish territory. Dedem's Woodpecker primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in the bark of trees. Due to habitat loss and deforestation, the population of Dedem's Woodpecker is declining, and it is currently classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forests of Southeast Asia