Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos macei

The Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, scientifically known as Dendrocopos macei, is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It has distinctive rufous underparts and a black-and-white barred back. This woodpecker is known for its drumming sound, which it creates by pecking on trees to communicate and establish territory. It mainly feeds on insects and larvae found under the bark of trees. The Rufous-bellied Woodpecker prefers moist tropical and subtropical forests, including both primary and secondary growth, and can also be found in wooded gardens and plantations.

Habitat: Moist tropical and subtropical forests