Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker

The smallest and most frequently encountered woodpecker in Singapore. Brown cap, nape, back and wing with extensive spotting. Dark brownish path over eye extends down neck and contrasts with white brow and cheek. Faint brown streaks on underparts. Male has fine red streak on rear crown sides, which is absent in female.

 

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

Chinese Garden, Pagoda Plaza

A1ii, f5.6 1/5000. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

190XPROB/WH-200II, 23 Sept 2025

 

Marsiling Park

A1ii, f5.6 1/1250. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

190XPROB/WH-200II, 26 Apr 2026

 

Yishun Ave 3

A1ii, f5.6 1/1000. ISO 6400, GM600 TC1.4x

190XPROB/WH-200II, 13 Apr 2026

 

Hampstead Wetlands Park

Juvenile (left), female (centre) and

male (right, note the red patch on rear crown)

A7R4 APS-C mode, FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

f8 1/1000. @600mm, ISO 800

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1, 23 Mar 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marina Grove End

A7R6, f5.6 1/2500. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

Berlebach 8013/WH-200II, 10 Jun 2026