Leiopicus mahrattensis (Latham, 1801)

General Appearance

Leiopicus mahrattensis is a medium-small pied woodpecker with a pale head.

Size and Weight

It measures 17.5 cm (6.9 inches) in length and weighs between 28-46 grams (1–1.6 ounces).

Upperpart Coloration

Its upper-parts are black, marked with heavy white spotting and barring.

Underpart Coloration

Its underparts are dark, streaked with dingy white, and have a distinct red belly patch.

Head and Neck Markings

It has irregular brown patches on its cheeks and neck.

Female Plumage

Females of this species have yellowish coloration on both the crown and nape.

Male Plumage

Males have a scarlet nape and yellow fore-crown.