Scientific Name: Yungipicus moluccensis
Malay Name: Belatuk-Belacan Ubun Perang
Chinese Name: 巽他啄木鸟
Range:
Found from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Borneo, Greater and Lesser Sundas
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: moluccensis, grandis
Local Subspecies: moluccensis
Size: 12.5-13 cm
Identification: Male has brownish crown and ear-covers, well defined submoustachial stripe, red streak on side of hindcrown, white-barred brownish upperside and dark streaked underparts. Female resembles male but lacks the red streak. Juvenile is duller overall and has less distinct streaks.
Habitat: Parks, gardens, mangroves and coastal areas.
Behaviour/Ecology: Usually found singly or in pairs, unobtrusive and drums softly.
Local Status: Common resident
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Any patch of suitable habitat.
Photos:
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page (BirdLife: Picoides moluccensis)
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
Reference:
Craig Robson (2011) A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia
Allen Jeyarajasingam & Alan Pearson (2012) A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
