Fulvous-breasted woodpecker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fulvous-breasted woodpecker
In Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Dendrocopos
Species:	macei

The fulvous-breasted woodpecker (scientific name: Dendrocopos macei) is a type of bird that belongs to the Picidae family, which includes all woodpeckers. This colorful bird lives in parts of Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Myanmar. It used to be thought that the freckle-breasted woodpecker was the same species, but now scientists know they are different.

What Does It Look Like?

The fulvous-breasted woodpecker is a medium-sized bird. It has a mix of black and white feathers, which is called "pied."

• Its upper body is black with many white stripes.
• The feathers under its tail are red.
• Its chest and belly are a light yellowish-brown color, called "buff." It also has faint stripes on its sides.
• Its cheeks are whitish and have a thin black line around them.
• Male woodpeckers have a red crown (the top of their head) with an orange forehead.
• Female woodpeckers have a black crown.

Where Does It Live?

This woodpecker lives in different types of forests. Its favorite places to live are:

• Dry forests in warm, sunny areas.
• Moist lowland forests in tropical or subtropical regions.
• Moist mountain forests in tropical or subtropical areas.

Gallery

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  At Narendrapur near Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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  Female in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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  In Kolkata

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  In Chitawan National Park, Nepal.