Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Dendrocoptes auriceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusDendrocoptes (Middle Spotted Woodpecker and Allies)
- SpeciesDendrocoptes auriceps (Brown-fronted Woodpecker)
About the Brown-fronted Woodpecker
The brown-fronted woodpecker (Dendrocoptes auriceps) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas. It is found in Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan.
Some taxonomic authorities continue to place the species in Dendrocopos, while others place it genus Leiopicus. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. A medium-sized, pied woodpecker with yellow in crown. White-barred (rather than spotted) black. Underparts, prominent black moustache extending to breast and black-streaked white underparts. Vent deep pink. In male forecrown brown, centre yellow, rear red with black rear neck. In female whole crown yellow. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-fronted Woodpecker in Jim Corbett 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 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 2 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-fronted Woodpecker in Jim Corbett National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-fronted Woodpecker sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-fronted Woodpecker in Jim Corbett National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Brown-fronted Woodpecker in Jim Corbett National Park in our monthly data.