Scarlet-rumped Woodpecker

Chrysophlegma miniaceum

The Scarlet-rumped Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It has distinctive plumage, with a bright red rump, black and white barred back, and a red crown. This species is known for its drumming sounds, which it uses to communicate and establish territory. Scarlet-rumped Woodpeckers primarily feed on insects and larvae found under the bark of trees, using their strong bills to excavate. They are often seen foraging on tree trunks and branches. These woodpeckers are generally solitary and can be found in primary and secondary forests as well as wooded areas near human settlements.

Habitat: Forests and wooded areas