| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 17–20 cm; weight ~40–55 g. A small to medium-sized woodpecker with brownish upperparts barred with white, buff underparts with dark streaks, and a yellow crown patch (more prominent in males). The tail is black with white markings.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species found across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of Pakistan. Non-migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; remains within its home range year-round.
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| Breeding season: | February to June in India, peaking during spring. Courtship involves drumming, calls, and chasing displays.
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| Breed in: | Nests in tree cavities excavated by the pair, often in soft or dead wood. Lays 3–5 eggs, incubated by both parents. Both feed the chicks until fledging.
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| Habitat: | Found in dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, groves, and even urban parks and gardens. Prefers areas with old trees suitable for nesting and foraging.
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| Diet: | Feeds on insects, larvae, ants, beetles, and termites, extracted from bark and wood. Also consumes fruits and tree sap occasionally. Forages by pecking and probing tree trunks and branches.
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