Bay Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusBlythipicus (Bay and Maroon Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesBlythipicus pyrrhotis (Bay Woodpecker)
About the Bay Woodpecker
The bay woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The bay woodpecker's diet consists of various insects such as ants, termites and wood-boring beetles, and they will also consume berries occasionally. They do most of their foraging 3–4 m below the surface level, on trunks, rotting snags, logs, and on saplings, vines and bamboo. They do not forage near other bay woodpeckers, but they maintain loose contact with their partners.
The bay woodpecker is a mid-size bird with a body length of 26.5–30 cm (10.4–11.8 in). The average adult bay woodpecker has a weight of 126–170 g (4.4–6.0 oz). Male bay woodpeckers can be distinguished by a brown crown on their heads, a short crest and nape with streaking, and a pale brown forehead. Female bay woodpeckers have a shorter bill than the males, as well as a pale head without any red on the neck. Bay woodpeckers are members of the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bay Woodpecker in Cuc Phuong 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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 7 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 9 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bay Woodpecker in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Bay Woodpecker sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 91 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bay Woodpecker in Cuc Phuong National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Bay Woodpecker in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.