Saturday, February 25, 2012

Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker



















A Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker, also known as Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium Benghalense), or Lesser Goldenback, is seen at a tree in side Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district. It is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian Subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and black rump. Pix by: Abdul Gani 

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites More