Rollet's woodpecker

Pogonornis rolleti

Rollet's woodpecker (Pogonornis rolleti) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the forests of Central Africa. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a bright red crown and a long, chisel-like bill for drilling into tree bark in search of insects. This species is known for its rhythmic drumming on tree trunks during courtship and territorial displays. Rollet's woodpecker is primarily insectivorous, feeding on ants, beetles, and other invertebrates found in decaying wood. It nests in tree cavities and is often observed in the canopy of dense, humid forests.

Habitat: Tropical forests of Central Africa