White-naped Woodpecker
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    White-naped Woodpecker

    Chrysocolaptes festivus

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    Least Concern

    The white-naped woodpecker is woodpecker which is a widespread but a scarce breeder in the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with open forest and scrub with some trees. It nests in a tree hole, laying one or two white eggs.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for White-naped Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 35 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Kanger Ghati National ParkCentral Indian Highlands, India
    Rare
    Ranthambhore National ParkNorth Indian Plains & Deserts, India
    Rare
    Bandipur National ParkWestern Ghats & Deccan Plateau, India
    Rare
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