Ashy Woodpecker
Mulleripicus fulvus
The Ashy Woodpecker (Mulleripicus fulvus) is a rare woodpecker found only in Indonesia, weighing about 312 g. The ashy woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the Ashy Woodpecker
The ashy woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi and surrounding islands in Indonesia. There are two subspecies, the nominate race M. f. fulvus, which is found in northern Sulawesi, the islands of Lembeh and Manterawu, and the archipelagos of Togian and Banggai; and M. f. wallacei, from southern Sulawesi and the islands of Muna and Buton. The second subspecies is named for the collector and scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Ashy Woodpecker look like?
- The ashy woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae.
- How big is an Ashy Woodpecker?
- The Ashy Woodpecker is a large sized bird weighing about 312 g.
- Where can you see an Ashy Woodpecker?
- The Ashy Woodpecker is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Ashy Woodpecker?
- The Ashy Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Northern Sooty Woodpecker, the Southern Sooty Woodpecker and the Great Slaty Woodpecker.
- Is the Ashy Woodpecker endangered?
- The Ashy Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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