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Dryocopus javensis
Basic stats
Diet
Wood-boring insects
Habitat
Tall forest with mature trees
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs (typical for large woodpeckers)
Incubation period
About 14–16 days (typical for large woodpeckers)
Size
Large (40–43cm)
Wingspan
~65–70cm
Weight
~250–350g
One of the largest woodpeckers in Sabah, with mostly black plumage, a white belly patch and a prominent red crest in males.
Forages on large tree trunks for wood-boring insects, excavating substantial holes, and requires tall forest with large mature trees.
