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Lesser Yellownape - BirdForum Opus

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Picus chlorolophus
Photo by kctsang
Photo taken: Fraser's Hill, W. Malaysia

Identification

27cm. Upperparts are green, bright yellow tufted nape. The neck and breast are green and the belly is whitish, finely barred with green. The rump and tail are blackish. Females have only a red patch above the ear coverts. Young birds are like the female, but duller.

Distribution

India, Sri Lanka, China and Sumatra.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Jungle

Behaviour

It nests in a tree hole, laying 2-4 white eggs.

Diet includes insects.

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