Scaly-bellied woodpecker
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SPECIES
Picus squamatus

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.

Appearance

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.

Distribution

Geography

Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Scaly-bellied woodpecker Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaly-bellied_woodpecker
2. Scaly-bellied woodpecker on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22681456/92907879
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/547774

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