The species is known as Megalaima zeylanica and Brown-headed Barbet.
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IUCN: LC
Megalaima zeylanica
Megalaima zeylanica，Brown-headed Barbet
The species is known as Megalaima zeylanica and Brown-headed Barbet.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!
Scientific Name
Megalaima zeylanica，Brown-headed Barbet
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IUCN Status
LC
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The appearance of the brown-headed woodpecker is very similar to that of the striated woodpecker (also known as the spotted Woodpecker, which is distributed in China), but the head and chest of the striated woodpecker have longitudinal lines, and the background color is white.
Distribution & Habitat
Woodpeckers are found in India and Sri Lanka.
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