Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker

Prionochilus maculatus

The Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker is a small woodpecker found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a red crown on the male. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create rhythmic patterns on tree trunks. It primarily feeds on insects and larvae found in the bark of trees. The Spot-breasted Pied Woodpecker is known for its agile and acrobatic movements as it forages for food in the forest canopy.

Habitat: Forests of Southeast Asia