Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker

“Was teaching at this coastal city today and took time off to visit the mangrove forest.

“Met a female Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, also known as Brown-capped Woodpecker (Dendrocopos moluccensis) (top, above).

“Above image shows the nesting hole.

“Above shows foraging behaviour. It prefers exploring the terminal end of twigs and small branches. In addition saw it explore many leaves for insects.

“Very friendly female and managed some flight images (above, below).

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
10th September 2014

Location: Manjung, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Mangrove forest