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A photo of a Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis), male
Himalayan Woodpecker, Male

Himalayan Woodpecker

Dendrocopos himalayensis

The Himalayan woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the Himalayas and some adjoining areas, and ranges across Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern". A medium-sized, pied woodpecker reaching a length of about 24 cm. Glossy black above with broad white patches from shoulder to lower back, limited white barring on flight feathers and clean white tail edgings. Underparts and head white or plain pale buff with black Y-shaped mark on neck and cheeks. The crown is red in males and black in females. Black marks under eyes are unique and distinguish it from other species. Vent and under-tail coverts red or pink. Iris chestnut, beak blackish and legs grey. The juvenile is duller, greyish-black above, and with vent and under-tail areas less vivid and crown greyish with some red (in both sexes).
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Hemant Kirola
Sunday 19 Jun 2022 - 5:30am
India
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Hemant Kirola
Monday 14 Feb 2022 - 7:00am
India
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Hemant Kirola
Friday 25 Dec 2020 - 8:30am
India
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Hemant Kirola
Sunday 16 Jun 2019 - 4:00pm
India
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