Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker
Yungipicus maculatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Woodpeckers (Picidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The Philippine pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus maculatus), also known as the Philippine woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family (Picidae). Its local name in Kapampangan is Anluage. It is endemic to the Philippines, found throughout the entire country except the Sulu Archipelago and Palawan. It is the smallest woodpecker in the country and is common throughout, found even in urban areas in cities.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Philippine pygmy woodpecker
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
