Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
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    Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

    Leiopicus mahrattensis

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    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.034 kg

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    The yellow-crowned woodpecker or Mahratta woodpecker is a species of small pied woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the only species placed in the genus Leiopicus.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Yellow-crowned Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 55 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Bandhavgarh National ParkCentral Indian Highlands, India
    Rare
    Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National ParkCentral Indian Highlands, India
    Rare
    Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National ParkCentral Indian Highlands, India
    Rare
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