This mid-sized woodpecker is a resident breeder of the Indian subcontinent. Their normal habitat is tropical or subtropical moist low land and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Speckled Piculet
Speckled piculet is the smallest woodpecker species found in India. This is a bird of Picidae family. Its colour pattern of the chest justifies the nomenclature of the bird.
White-browed Piculet
With a distinct white eyebrow, this tiny bird is a resident breeder of the Indian subcontinent. The natural habitat of this piculet is dense forest with plenty of bamboos, scrubs and swampy woodland
Grey-headedwoodpecker
This medium sized woodpecker chooses deciduous forest for living.
Greater flameback
Greater flame back woodpecker is also known as Greater golden back. The male of this large woodpecker has a red crown while the crown colour of the female differs depending upon the subspecies.
Greater yellownape
This large, olive green woodpecker has a prominent yellow nape. This bird is a resident breeder of Asia.
Lesser yellownape
Lesser yellownape is a widely distributed woodpecker in the tropical and subtropical Asia. There are some dissimilarities of colour in both the sexes.
Pale-headed woodpecker
Pale-headed woodpecker is a resident bird of the Indian subcontinent. This bird is a little elusive in comparison to the other woodpeckers.
Rufous woodpecker
This beautiful medium-sized woodpecker is often seen foraging in pair or sometimes singly.
Great slaty woodpecker
This is the largest known species of woodpecker. This woodpecker prefers primary forests as its ideal habitat.
Fulvous-breasted woodpecker
This beautiful medium sized bird is a resident breeder of Indian subcontinent. The male has a red crown with orange forehead while the female has a black crown.
Grey-caped pygmy woodpecker
This small sized woodpecker is found in mixed deciduous forests and gardens. This bird is often seen pecking on small branches of trees; sometimes hanging upside down.