Hemicircus concretus
The Grey-and-buff Woodpecker (*Hemicircus concretus*) is a distinctive small woodpecker native to Southeast Asia, typically measuring 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighing around 28-32 grams. It is characterized by its large, rounded head, a prominent erectile crest, a remarkably short, stubby tail, and a compact body. Males are distinguished by bright red patches on the sides of their black forehead and crown, while females possess an entirely black crown and crest. Both sexes fea...
Inhabits primary and secondary tropical and subtropical broadleaf evergreen forests, often in dense undergrowth, bamboo thickets, and forest edges, typically at low to moderate elevations up to 1,200 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, consuming ants, termites, beetle larvae, and other arthropods gleaned from bark, decaying wood, and bamboo.
This diurnal woodpecker forages actively throughout the day, typically alone or in pairs, and roosts in tree cavities at night. It is renowned for its acrobatic foraging style, frequently clinging to slender branches, even hanging upside down, to glean insects from bark surfaces, probe crevices, ...
The Grey-and-buff Woodpecker is a widespread resident species found throughout much of Southeast Asia. Its distribution spans southern Myanmar, continues through Thailand and the Malay Peninsula, and extends across the Greater Sunda Islands, including Sumatra, Borneo, and Java, as well as several...
Least Concern
- The Grey-and-buff Woodpecker is one of the smallest crested woodpeckers in the world. - Its scientific name "concretus" means "compact" or "dense," referring to its stocky build and dense plumage. - Unlike most woodpeckers that brace themselves with a stiff tail, this species has an exceptional...