Black-headed Woodpecker
Picus erythropygius
Silhouette: Martin Bulla, based on John Cox's illustration · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusPicus (Green Woodpeckers and Allies)
- SpeciesPicus erythropygius (Black-headed Woodpecker)
About the Black-headed Woodpecker
The black-headed woodpecker (Picus erythropygius) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It typically inhabits deciduous and coniferous forests and is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The black-headed woodpecker is a medium-sized bird at around 33 cm tall and 100-135g. Adult birds have very distinct plumage and have a black face, yellow throat, green wings, a red lower back, and a white stomach. They also have white/yellow eyes and some individuals have a thin white line from their eye to their neck. Males have a red crown, while females have a completely black crown with no red. Juveniles are less pigmented than adults and juvenile males have fewer red crown feathers on their heads.
The black-headed woodpecker is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae and the genus Picus. They have been considered to be most closely related to the European green woodpecker (P. viridis) and the grey-headed woodpecker (P. canus). However, recent studies have challenged this original phylogenetic relationship.
There are two recognized subspecies of the black-headed woodpecker: Picus erythropygius nigrigenis (Hume, 1874... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-headed Woodpecker in Doi Inthanon 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 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-headed Woodpecker in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Black-headed Woodpecker sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 181 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-headed Woodpecker in Doi Inthanon National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Black-headed Woodpecker in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.