Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

The Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus) is a small to medium-sized woodpecker found in the eastern Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive rufous belly and black-and-white barred upperparts, with a red crown on the male. This woodpecker is known for its drumming and tapping sounds as it forages for insects and larvae in the bark of trees. It prefers to inhabit broadleaf and mixed forests, often found in hilly and mountainous terrain. The species is known for its agile climbing and acrobatic movements on tree trunks. While its population trend is not well-documented, it is generally considered to be of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Broadleaf and mixed forests in hilly and mountainous terrain