Streak-throated Woodpecker

The Streak-throated Woodpecker, known scientifically as Picus xanthopygaeus, presents itself as a medium-sized avian adorned in a verdant plumage. Its throat is marked with distinctive streaks, and it boasts scaly whitish underparts. The upper parts are green, complemented by a yellowish rump and striking white supercilia. A white and black moustache stripe graces its cheeks. The male's crown is a vivid red, while the female's is a more subdued blackish hue. The tail is dark and unadorned, and the bill is small and dark.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify this woodpecker, look for the streaked throat and the contrast between the white supercilia and the moustache stripe. The red crown of the male is a key distinguishing feature, as is the blackish crown of the female. The bird's overall green coloration with a yellowish rump can also aid in identification.

Habitat

This species of woodpecker is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, where it frequents a variety of wooded habitats.

Distribution

The Streak-throated Woodpecker is found across the Indian subcontinent, a region that provides the diverse habitats this bird calls home.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List classifies the Streak-throated Woodpecker as Least Concern, indicating that, at present, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher level of concern.