Maroon Woodpecker
Blythipicus rubiginosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusBlythipicus (Bay and Maroon Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesBlythipicus rubiginosus (Maroon Woodpecker)
About the Maroon Woodpecker
The maroon woodpecker (Blythipicus rubiginosus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, southern Myanmar, Singapore, and southern Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Maroon Woodpecker in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 11 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Maroon Woodpecker in Kinabalu Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Maroon Woodpecker sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 525 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Maroon Woodpecker in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Maroon Woodpecker in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.