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Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker

Dendrocopos maculatus

Photo by KdonGalay
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Endemic to the Philippines

Smallest of all Philippine Woodpeckers. Found creeping up the sides and branches of trees, in pairs, singly or in mixed species flocks. Unlikely to be confused with other woodpecker species.

Habitat:

Common in lowland and montane forests and edges.

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Comments (1)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Such wonderful additions to your bird collection, Kdon! Wait! why is this in the Butterfly mission? :D:D

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Wild Birds of the Philippines
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PublishedJuly 11, 2013

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