The first observation is at the Thalangama Lake area. Very colourful bird, It feeds mainly on fish, is caught by diving, and has special visual adaptations to enable it to see prey underwater and, when caught, swallow the fish in a head-first approach.
2024 June 30 @Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanical Garden 2024 June 30 @Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanical Garden 2024 June 30 @Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanical Garden Conservation Status Least Concern Info It ranges from India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka eastwards to Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Much of the scientific knowledge about this species is sourced from formal studies in various parts of India. This jungle species nests in a tree hole, laying two to four white eggs. Like other woodpeckers, this species has a straight pointed bill, a stiff tail to provide support against tree trunks, and zygodactyl or “yoked" feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backward. The long tongue can be darted forward to capture insects. The lesser yellownape is a type of woodpecker, a widespread and often common breeder in tropical and sub-tropical Asia, primarily the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
2024 Jan @Thalangama Lake The first observation is at Thalangama Lake. This is a migrant species, mostly seen in open areas close to water. Conservation status - least concern reference - ebird reference - wikipedia 2024 Jan @Thalangama Lake 2024 Jan @Thalangama Lake
2024 June @Seethawaka The first observation is at Seethawaka Botanical Garden. This is one of two known endemic woodpecker species. This is a male, the bright red scarf clearly visible. Endemic Conservation status - least concern reference - ebird reference - wikipedia 2024 June @Seethawaka
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