An adult Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccense) pair preening and calling out in the early morning. All the calls were given by the female – showing the white speckling on the face (all three images above female). Note also greenish-bronze … Continued
The Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccense) has a ‘classical’ advertising call. This is often heard in wooded neighbourhoods (mine in the past) or locations with some secondary growth. I often hear these advertising calls in the early mornings or late … Continued
One hole/nest is just not enough for this Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccense). Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Semi-urban environment Date: 13th February 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP … Continued
An older video and DSLR images of a male Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccense) at our home bird bath and drinking pond. Many birds come, including the odd raptor. Video here: https://youtu.be/dZT-Mj6NvT0 Sadly as more mature trees in the neighbourhood are … Continued
On the evening of 7th July 2018, GaoJian LiuJia witnessed a confrontation between a Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum) and a Red-crowned Barbet (Megalaima rafflesii) at Wallace Education Centre, Dairy Farm Nature Park. The two hole-nesters were fighting to claim a … Continued
The Banded Woodpeckers (Chrysophlegma miniaceum) are common residents. They are often seen in pairs. And if the pair consists of males, they may indulge in their characteristic “dance” that may well be territorial display – swaying sideways and moving up … Continued
