A Black Rumped Flameback on a coconut tree
A resident woodpecker found in woody areas across the country. Its a medium sized woodpecker and known for its loud calls. These birds are mostly seen in pairs with male and female going around together often foraging on the same tree.
We sighted this in a coconut plantation and as we driving on the dirt road next to the plantation, spotted 3 of them foraging on the trees around us. I wasn't aware that woodpeckers forage on coconut trees so this was a first to me. The area had lots of Parakeets and several trees had hollows that they occupied. I think the woodpeckers would have made those as the Parakeets cannot make them. We suspected the presence of Owlets too, but didn't sight any.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Black Rumped Flameback on a coconut tree
A resident woodpecker found in woody areas across the country. Its a medium sized woodpecker and known for its loud calls. These birds are mostly seen in pairs with male and female going around together often foraging on the same tree.
We sighted this in a coconut plantation and as we driving on the dirt road next to the plantation, spotted 3 of them foraging on the trees around us. I wasn't aware that woodpeckers forage on coconut trees so this was a first to me. The area had lots of Parakeets and several trees had hollows that they occupied. I think the woodpeckers would have made those as the Parakeets cannot make them. We suspected the presence of Owlets too, but didn't sight any.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.