Picus squamatus Vigors, 1831

Overall Appearance

This species is a large green woodpecker, with distinct scaling patterns from its breast to its vent.

It is similar in appearance to the streak-throated woodpecker, but is larger, and has an unstreaked throat and upper breast.

Head Markings

It has a black moustachial stripe and white supercilia bordered with black.

Tail Pattern

Its tail is strongly barred.

Crown Dimorphism

The male has a red crown, while the female has a blackish crown.

Bill Characteristics

It has a large pale bill.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.