15 October, 2009

Rufous Woodpecker

10th October 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

A Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus annamensis)  local name: Belatuk Biji Nangka.

The red cheek patch indicate that this is a male. He has fine & intricate patterns all over his body.

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2 comments:

  1. The pattern almost looks like snake skin. Great bird.

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  2. Nice shot of the Rufous woodies.
    This one still on my wanted list.

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