Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker

Yungipicus maculatus

The Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker, scientifically known as Yungipicus maculatus, is a small woodpecker species found in East Asia. It is characterized by its black and white plumage with a distinctive red crown on the male. This species is often found in broadleaf and mixed forests, where it forages for insects by pecking and drilling into tree bark. The Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker is known for its rhythmic drumming sounds, which are used for communication and territory defense. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and deforestation pose potential risks to its population in the future.

Habitat: Broadleaf and mixed forests