Pygmy Woodpecker

Indicator pumilio

The Pygmy Woodpecker (Indicator pumilio) is a small woodpecker species found in the forests and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its distinctive drumming sound, which it creates by pecking on trees to communicate with other members of its species. This species has a black and white plumage with a red crown on males, and a shorter bill compared to other woodpecker species. The Pygmy Woodpecker primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in tree bark, using its sharp bill to extract its prey. It is a cavity nester, often excavating its own nest holes in dead or decaying trees.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands