White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus) स्वेत-डब कठफोड़वा, सफ़ेद-कंठ कठफोड़वा - Birds Around Me 0252
The White-naped Woodpecker, known in Hindi as स्वेत-डब कठफोड़वा, सफ़ेद-कंठ कठफोड़वा, is one of the most striking and uncommon woodpeckers of the Indian subcontinent. Its bold plumage and powerful drumming make it a memorable bird for anyone lucky enough to spot it. White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus) स्वेत-डब कठफोड़वा, सफ़ेद-कंठ कठफोड़वा Jabalpur, April 2025 This large woodpecker is instantly recognizable by its golden-yellow back, black rump, and the distinctive white nape and throat that give the species its name. Males sport a bright red crown, while females have a yellow crown, making sexual dimorphism easy to observe. Its strong bill and stiff tail feathers are perfectly adapted for clinging to tree trunks and chiseling into wood. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, the White-naped Woodpecker is found in open forests, scrublands, semi-arid regions, and agricultural landscapes. It prefers areas with scattered trees rather than dense forests...