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Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker

Picus chlorolophus

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow tuft of feathers on the crown has a touch of red. Green feathers on back. Striations on tummy.

Habitat:

Bird of the hilly regions. The area I spotted it is remote, hilly and forested. Himalayan foothills. Shots taken from inside the room where I was staying.

Notes:

Greater Yellownape Woodpecker
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1036322821

Reference Links:

Lesser yellownape - Wikipedia

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Comments (3)
SukanyaDatta
Thanks Brian, first spotting for me too...Maybe you would like to see its cousin https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1036322821
Brian38
Wow Sukanya! A beautiful woodpecker I've never seen before!
Brian38
Wow Sukanya! A beautiful woodpecker I've never seen before!

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