Streak-throated Woodpecker

Picus xanthopygaeus

The Streak-throated Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive black and white striped head, with a bright red crown in males. The upperparts are olive green with black and white barring, and the underparts are buff with dark streaks. This species is known for its drumming and tapping sounds as it forages for insects on tree trunks. It prefers open woodlands, forest edges, and wooded gardens. The Streak-throated Woodpecker is known for its strong territorial behavior and is often seen singly or in pairs.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forest edges, wooded gardens