Crimson-winged Woodpecker

About the Crimson-winged Woodpecker

The crimson-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can grow up to 25 cm long. Its diet is mainly insects and larvae. It is a bright and colourful bird that is hard to misidentify.

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Where the Crimson-winged Woodpecker lives

Recorded as a rare visitor in Myanmar (Burma).

When to see the Crimson-winged Woodpecker

Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Scaly-bellied WoodpeckerPicus squamatusLarge, green woodpecker with distinct scaling from breast to vent. Black-headed WoodpeckerPicus erythropygiusThe black-headed woodpecker is a medium-sized bird at around 33 cm tall and 100-135g. Japanese Green WoodpeckerPicus awokeraThis species reaches about 30 cm in length, with bright green wings and tail, a red or black mustache and crown (as opposed to the black face of the green woodpecker), gray head, neck, and chest, and white underparts with black markings.