Black-and-buff Woodpecker
Meiglyptes jugularis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusMeiglyptes (Tufted Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesMeiglyptes jugularis (Black-and-buff Woodpecker)
About the Black-and-buff Woodpecker
The black-and-buff woodpecker (Meiglyptes jugularis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Meiglyptes jugularis was described by the zoologist Edward Blyth in 1845. In his Catalogue of Mammals and Birds of Burma, he notes that the species was previously described by Sundevall (likely Carl Jakob Sundevall) in 1842 as a species dubiae. Sundevall includes a description of M. jugularis in his 1866 work Conspectum avium picinarum.
Meiglyptes jugularis has a distinct patchy black-and-white pattern and a triangular crest. The base of the bill has a subtle reddish tinge in males; the two sexes are otherwise similar in appearance. Meiglyptes jugularis has been observed in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It inhabits lowland forests and prefers open patches and forest edges. It is presumed to be threatened by deforestation in its home range.
Meiglyptes jugularis forages alone or in pairs. It gravitates towards slender branches and leaf clusters when foraging. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-and-buff Woodpecker in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-and-buff Woodpecker in Cat Tien National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Black-and-buff Woodpecker sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 267 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-and-buff Woodpecker in Cat Tien National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Black-and-buff Woodpecker in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.