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Lesser Yellownape

Picus chlorolophus

Description:

This is a jungle species which nests in a tree hole, laying two to four white eggs. Like other woodpeckers, this species has a straight pointed bill, a stiff tail to provide support against tree trunks, and zygodactyl or “yoked" feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backward. The long tongue can be darted forward to capture insects. (wikipedia)

Habitat:

tea plantation

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NuwanChathuranga
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NuwanChathuranga

Sri Lanka

Spotted on Nov 6, 2014
Submitted on Nov 12, 2014

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