Rufous-headed Woodpecker

Anarhynchus ruficapillus

The Rufous-headed Woodpecker is a striking bird with a bright red crown, black upperparts, and white underparts. It is known for its distinctive drumming sound as it pecks on trees in search of insects and grubs. This woodpecker is typically found in humid forests and woodlands, where it forages for food by tapping on tree trunks and branches. It is a cavity nester, often excavating its own nest in dead or decaying trees. The Rufous-headed Woodpecker is known for its territorial behavior and can be observed defending its feeding and nesting areas. This species is of conservation concern due to habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Humid forests and woodlands