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
Loke Peng Fai’s images of the Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceus) show it clinging onto the edge of a palm leaflet to forage for ants. The ants’ nest is around that part of the leaflet that is brown, with the edge … Continued
“I spotted two species of woodpeckers feeding on the fruit of the Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea). One was the Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus observandus). I saw an adult female feeding on many fruits high in the canopy (above). “The second … Continued
“I was on the way out when I heard these unusual, mournful calls. Found these two male Banded Woodpecker (Picus miniaceus malaccense) involved in a territorial conflict (above). I did not see any female nearby. The image below is a … Continued
