Wildlifeof Malaysia
Crimson-winged Woodpecker
Barbets & Woodpeckers
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Picus puniceus
Basic stats
Diet
Mainly insects and larvae
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
Range
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand
Size
Up to 25cm
The crimson-winged woodpecker is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It grows up to 25 cm long and eats mainly insects and larvae. It is a bright and colourful bird that is hard to misidentify (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Crimson-winged Woodpecker eat?
- Mainly insects and larvae
- What habitat does the Crimson-winged Woodpecker live in?
- Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
- Where is the Crimson-winged Woodpecker found?
- Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand
- How big is the Crimson-winged Woodpecker?
- Up to 25cm