Bamboo Woodpecker
Bamboo Woodpecker

Bamboo Woodpecker

Gecinulus viridis

Silhouette: Pepe Reigada · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Khao Yai National Park
20 Verified sightings at Khao Yai National Park From 2019 to 2026
302 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

About the Bamboo Woodpecker

The bamboo woodpecker, or Gecinulus viridis, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Closest Relatives at Khao Yai National Park

Greater Flameback
LC

Greater Flameback

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Laced Woodpecker
LC

Laced Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Picus vittatus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Heart-spotted Woodpecker
LC

Heart-spotted Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hemicircus canente

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Greater Yellownape
LC

Greater Yellownape

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Chrysophlegma flavinucha

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Black-and-buff Woodpecker
LC

Black-and-buff Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Meiglyptes jugularis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
White-bellied Woodpecker
LC

White-bellied Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dryocopus javensis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Rufous Woodpecker
LC

Rufous Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Micropternus brachyurus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Grey-headed Woodpecker
LC

Grey-headed Woodpecker

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Picus canus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Common Flameback
LC

Common Flameback

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dinopium javanense

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Grey-capped Woodpecker

Grey-capped Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Yungipicus canicapillus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Great Slaty Woodpecker
VU

Great Slaty Woodpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Mulleripicus pulverulentus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Lesser Yellownape
LC

Lesser Yellownape

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Picus chlorolophus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~20%
2 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
3 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
<5%
4 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Yai National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bamboo Woodpecker sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Yai National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.

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