Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
Picus squamatus
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 squamatus (Scaly-bellied Woodpecker)
About the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
The scaly-bellied woodpecker (Picus squamatus) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions, ranging across Afghanistan, Iran, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.
Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Large, green woodpecker with distinct scaling from breast to vent. Similar to streak-throated woodpecker but larger and with unstreaked throat and upper breast. Black moustache and black bored white supercilia. Tail strongly barred. Crown red in male, blackish in female. Large pale bill. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly-bellied Woodpecker in Langtang National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Langtang National Park
Grey-headed Woodpecker
Picus canus
Darjeeling Woodpecker
Dendrocopos darjellensis
Crimson-breasted Woodpecker
Dryobates cathpharius
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
Dendrocopos hyperythrus
Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Dendrocoptes auriceps
Bay Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Speckled Piculet
Picumnus innominatus
Greater Yellownape
Chrysophlegma flavinucha
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos macei
Himalayan Woodpecker
Dendrocopos himalayensis
Grey-capped Woodpecker
Yungipicus canicapillus
Great Barbet
Psilopogon virens
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 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly-bellied Woodpecker in Langtang National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly-bellied Woodpecker sighting in Langtang National Park, based on 70 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly-bellied Woodpecker in Langtang National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Scaly-bellied Woodpecker in Langtang National Park in our monthly data.