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Rufous Woodpecker

Micropternus brachyurus (Vieillot, 1818)

Picidae — Woodpeckers

Rufous Woodpecker Micropternus brachyurus is a woodpecker in the family Picidae and the order Piciformes. It was described by Vieillot in 1818. It occurs across the Oriental Region, where it is widespread in its breeding range.

Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae — Woodpeckers
Breeding range
Oriental Region: widespread
Rufous Woodpecker
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Tours where you can spot this bird

2 tours in India

13-day South India and Western Ghats Birding Journey
13-day South India and Western Ghats Birding Journey
India / Mysore Group tour 13 days

A 13-day guided birding journey from Mysore to Thattekkad through wetlands, dry forest and the high-elevation habitats of the Western Ghats....

From USD 2,160
Thattekad Kerala Short Birding Tours
Thattekad Kerala Short Birding Tours
India / Kochi Private tour 5 days

Five days from Kochi focus on the Periyar-side forest at Thattekad, with three full field days, an outing to Urulanthanni and chances for ni...