About Picus puniceus Horsfield, 1821
The crimson-winged woodpecker, scientifically named Picus puniceus, is a species of bird belonging to the woodpecker family. This species occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat consists of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can reach a maximum length of 25 cm. Its diet is composed primarily of insects and their larvae. It is a bright, colourful bird that is not difficult to correctly identify.
