Dryobates pernyii
The Necklaced Woodpecker (Dryobates pernyii), also known as the Stripe-breasted or Perny's Woodpecker, is a small to medium-sized and strikingly patterned member of the Picidae family, primarily inhabiting the montane forests of East and Southeast Asia. Measuring approximately 18-20 cm (7-8 inches) in length, it is characterized by its heavily barred black-and-white upperparts, prominent streaking on its underparts, and a distinctive head pattern. Males typically sport a vibrant red crown and...
This woodpecker primarily inhabits montane evergreen and broadleaf forests, particularly favoring oak and pine woodlands. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters (3,300 to 9,800 feet) above sea level.
Their diet consists mainly of insects, especially beetle larvae and pupae extracted from bark and wood. They primarily forage by pecking, probing, and gleaning on tree trunks and branches.
Necklaced Woodpeckers are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and roosting singly or in pairs within tree cavities at night. They employ a 'glean and probe' foraging strategy, meticulously searching tree trunks and branches for insects, often working their way methodically upwards. Whi...
The Necklaced Woodpecker's distribution spans across the mountainous regions of East and Southeast Asia, primarily residing in a continuous belt from the eastern Himalayas eastward. Its breeding and year-round range includes parts of Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India (particularly Arunachal Prade...
Least Concern
- The 'Necklaced' moniker for Dryobates pernyii refers to the distinct streaking and dark markings on its breast and sides of the neck, which can resemble a banded pattern. - Unlike many woodpeckers that prefer deciduous forests, this species has a strong preference for high-elevation montane eve...