About Picus puniceus Horsfield, 1821
Taxonomic Classification
The crimson-winged woodpecker, scientifically named Picus puniceus, is a species of bird belonging to the woodpecker family.
Geographic Distribution
This species occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
Habitat
Its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
It can reach a maximum length of 25 cm.
Diet
Its diet is composed primarily of insects and their larvae.
Identification Traits
It is a bright, colourful bird that is not difficult to correctly identify.
