Grey-headed Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes socialis

The Grey-headed Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes socialis) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive grey head, black wings with white spots, and a red crown in males. This species is known for its rhythmic drumming on trees to communicate and establish territory. It primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in tree bark, using its strong bill to peck and dig. The Grey-headed Woodpecker prefers open woodlands, forest edges, and gardens with mature trees. It is often observed foraging on tree trunks and branches, using its zygodactyl feet to cling to vertical surfaces.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forest edges, and gardens with mature trees