White-naped Woodpecker

The white-naped woodpecker is a woodpecker which is a widespread but scarce breeder in India and Sri Lanka.

This flameback is a species associated with open forest and scrub with some trees. It nests in a tree hole, laying one or two white eggs.

Like other woodpeckers, this species has a straight pointed bill, a stiff tail to provide support against tree trunks, and zygodactyl or “yoked" feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backward. The long tongue can dart forward.. more