Lesser Yellownape
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Woodpeckers

Lesser Yellownape

Picus chlorolophus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Order
Piciformes

Overview

The lesser yellownape (Picus chlorolophus) is a type of woodpecker which is a widespread and often common breeder in tropical and sub-tropical Asia, primarily the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It ranges from India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka eastwards to Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Much of the scientific knowledge gathered about this species is sourced from formal studies in various parts of India.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.