Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker

Yungipicus kizuki

The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker, scientifically known as Yungipicus kizuki, is a small woodpecker species native to Japan. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage, with a red crown on males. These agile birds are often found in deciduous and mixed forests, where they forage for insects and larvae by tapping on tree trunks. They also nest in tree cavities, usually excavated in dead or decaying wood. The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker is known for its rapid drumming and high-pitched calls, which are used for communication and territorial defense.

Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests