Streak-breasted Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes stricklandi

The Streak-breasted Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes stricklandi) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the forests of the Philippines. It has a distinctive combination of black and white plumage with streaks of red on the head and a bold red crest. This species is known for its drumming and tapping sounds as it forages for insects and grubs in trees. It is also known to feed on fruits and seeds. The Streak-breasted Woodpecker is a territorial bird and can often be observed drumming on dead branches to establish its territory.

Habitat: Forests of the Philippines