Pale-headed Woodpecker
Gecinulus grantia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusGecinulus (Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesGecinulus grantia (Pale-headed Woodpecker)
About the Pale-headed Woodpecker
The pale-headed woodpecker (Gecinulus grantia) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a bamboo specialist, and a montane bird.
A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2017 found that the pale-headed woodpecker was embedded within the genus Dinopium and was a sister species to the olive-backed woodpecker (Dinopium rafflesii). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale-headed Woodpecker in Kaziranga 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 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 3 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pale-headed Woodpecker in Kaziranga National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pale-headed Woodpecker sighting in Kaziranga National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pale-headed Woodpecker in Kaziranga National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Pale-headed Woodpecker in Kaziranga National Park in our monthly data.