Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Leiopicus mahrattensis

The Yellow-crowned Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent. It has a distinctive yellow crown and a black and white striped back. This species is known for its drumming sounds produced by pecking on trees. It primarily feeds on insects and larvae found under the bark of trees. The Yellow-crowned Woodpecker is known for its territorial behavior and can be found in various wooded habitats, including forests, woodlands, and gardens. It plays a significant role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling insect populations. However, due to habitat loss and deforestation, its population is declining in some areas.

Habitat: Wooded habitats, forests, woodlands, gardens