Greater Yellownape
Chrysophlegma flavinucha
A striking and elegant woodpecker, the Greater Yellownape is large, featuring deep olive-green wings, a black breast, and a brilliant golden-yellow crest and nape.
Species Ecological Profile
Sourced from high-confidence eBird and regional field surveys
Broadleaf evergreen forests, mature oak woodlands, and older orchards. Prefers large, old tree trunks to forage on.
Insectivorous. Feeds on wood-boring grubs, tree ants, termites, and larvae extracted by drumming on tree trunks. Also eats wild berries and flower nectar.
Permanent resident. Shows no migratory movements and maintains its forest territory year-round.
March to June. Both parents excavate a nesting cavity in decaying oak, alder, or wild cherry trunks, typically between 3 and 15 meters above ground.
Spotted creeping vertically up trunks of old oak trees around Naukuchiatal village edges, calling with a loud, ringing yip.
Photographic Log
Visual field records captured in Naukuchiatal (Click to enlarge)
