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Dinopium benghalense
An equally common species in the Peninsula. Distinctive golden yellow and black above, buffy white below streaked with black. The entire crown and occipital crest is crimson in the male, only partly so in the female.
This woodpecker is found in village groves and gardens and in lightly wooded country. Frequents light deciduous jungle, mango orchards and even semi-desert country with sparse scrub and stunted trees.
Spotted on Apr 21, 2014
Submitted on Apr 3, 2019
7 Comments
Yep...with its red spiked hair like crest...😃 @Mel11............And Thanks to Neil Ross & Mel11
What a super little bird. Makes one smile
Beautiful spotting, Roy. They are fine-looking birds.
😂you are right.....And thank you sir...
Strange looking birds. But then, if I spent all day beating my head against a tree, I would look strange too. Nice catch Roy. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You Sir...It's all upon the inspiration I get from all of you.
wow. Great find and pics.