Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus maculatus)
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Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker

Yungipicus maculatus (Scopoli, 1786)

24 gWeight

The Philippine pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus maculatus), also known as the Philippine woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family (Picidae).

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker has been recorded at 44 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. La Mesa Eco Park, Quezon CityPhilippines602 records
  2. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines418 records
  3. Victoria Valley - Valley Golf, AntipoloPhilippines327 records
More places
  1. UP Diliman – CampusPhilippines319 records
  2. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines292 records
  3. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines282 records
  4. Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism AreaPhilippines227 records
  5. Victoria Valley Subdivision, AntipoloPhilippines223 records
  6. Ateneo de Manila UniversityPhilippines186 records
  7. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines180 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Philippine pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus maculatus), also known as the Philippine woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family (Picidae). Its local name in Kapampangan is Anluage. It is endemic to the Philippines, found throughout the entire country except the Sulu Archipelago and Palawan.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker?

The Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

What does the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker in?

It belongs to the family Woodpeckers (Picidae), order Piciformes.

At a glance

Weight
24 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
42 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Woodpeckers Picidae
Genus
Yungipicus

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Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker

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