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Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Yungipicus ramsayi
Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus ramsayi) — Woodpeckers & Toucans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus ramsayi) is a member of the Picidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 24.5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Piciformes
- Family Picidae Woodpeckers
- Genus Yungipicus
- Species ramsayi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 24.5 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Picidae
- Order
- Piciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus ramsayi) is a species of bird in the Picidae family, part of the order Piciformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sulu Arch. (s Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.5 g, with a wing length of about 8.2 cm and a tail of around 4.1 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is a small bird that weighs around 24.5 g.
Where does the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker live?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sulu Arch. (s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus ramsayi) belongs to the Picidae family, in the order Piciformes.
What does the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker eat?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker migrate?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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