An uncommon woodpecker. I was lucky to 'stumble' upon it after following the familiar pecking sounds resonating loudly from a hollow tree trunk. I found myself well rewarded with this rare find. And a Lifer to boot!
Showing posts with label Buff-necked Woodpecker. Show all posts
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Apr 6, 2012
Jan 5, 2011
Meet 'Buffy' the Buff-necked Woodpecker (Meiglptes tukki) 21 cm
It flew and perched almost silently in the typical style typical of a woodpecker - clinging to the side of a tree with it's claws. The light in the forest was low and an immediate ID was not possible. So it was shoot first ID later. It turned out to be a wonderful find. However it did not stay long. After a few pecks on the bark of the tree bark it decided to forage elsewhere and flew as silently as it had arrived - into the thicket of the forest.
Below are 3 photos for sharing.
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