About Picus xanthopygaeus (J.E.Gray & G.R.Gray, 1847)
Taxon Identification
This is Picus xanthopygaeus (J.E.Gray & G.R.Gray, 1847), a medium-sized green woodpecker.
Throat and Underpart Features
It has a streaked throat and scaly whitish underparts.
Upper Body Markings
Its upper body is green, with a yellowish rump, white supercilia, and a black and white moustache.
Sexual Dimorphism in Crown Color
The crown is red in males and blackish in females.
Tail and Bill Features
Its tail is dark and unmarked, and it has a small, dark bill.
