Lesser golden backed woodpecker (Female) (Dinopium benghalense)

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Photo by Sachin Zaveri

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Like other woodpeckers, this species has a straight pointed bill, a stiff tail to provide support against tree trunks, and zygodactyl feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backward. The long tongue can be darted forward to capture insects.

Habitat:

It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and black rump.

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Black-rumped Flameback

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