Ashy Woodpecker
Mulleripicus fulvus
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Picidae
About
The ashy woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi and surrounding islands in Indonesia. There are two subspecies, the nominate race M. f. fulvus, which is found in northern Sulawesi, the islands of Lembeh and Manterawu, and the archipelagos of Togian and Banggai; and M. f. wallacei, from southern Sulawesi and the islands of Muna and Buton. The second subspecies is named for the collector and scientist Alfred Russel Wallace.
Fun Fact
There are two subspecies, the nominate race M.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in secondary forest and patches of forest in savannah.
Diet
Feed on trees, but may also break into termite nests on the ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance