Lesser Yellownape (Female)

25th February 2017,  Fraser’s Hill, Pahang. 

Local Name:  Belatuk Kecil Jambul Kuning

Scientific Name: Picus chlorolophus

Equipment: Nikon 1 V3 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8 ED-VR

Female Lesser Yellownape

12th March 2011, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang

This was only my second sighting of this colourful woodpecker.

Lesser Yellownape

31st October 2010, Old Pump House Road, Genting Highland, Pahang

I was taking a break below this tree when my eyes was attracted to some movements  from behind the giant ferns; It was this female Woodpecker (Picus chlorolophus) pecking away . A lifer My only decent shot .