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Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis)

About Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans, and Puffbirds
  • Family: Piculets and Woodpeckers

The Himalayan woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the Himalayas and some adjoining areas, and ranges across Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2006-01-18

    Nainital, India
    questionable as it was getting dark. Had dark back and spots on lower wing. Also red vent.