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Crimson-winged Woodpecker - BirdForum Opus

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Picus puniceus
Photo by cskhaw

Identification

Bright olive green upperparts and underparts contrasting with red wings togather with red crown and yellow nuchal crest diagnostic.Has white streaks on flanks. Male has red malar stripes.Size-25cm.

Distribution

Myanmar and Mala Peninsular to the Grater Sundas.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Forests,the forest edges,landwars fringes of mangroves.

Behaviour

frequents the middle and lower storeys."Drums"in short bursts.

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