Mulleripicus pulverulentus
Great Slaty Woodpecker
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Great Slaty Woodpecker is the world's largest woodpecker — a magnificent grey bird nearly half a metre long, with a powerful resonant drumming that echoes through the forest. Found in old-growth forests of Northeast India, it requires large dead trees for nesting. Namdapha and Pakke are the best locations. See Great Slaty Woodpeckers — the world's largest woodpecker — in Northeast India. Expert birding guide and old-growth forest tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Great Slaty Woodpecker
The Great Slaty Woodpecker is the world's largest woodpecker — a magnificent grey bird nearly half a metre long, with a powerful resonant drumming that echoes through the forest. Found in old-growth forests of Northeast India, it requires large dead trees for nesting. Namdapha and Pakke are the best locations. See Great Slaty Woodpeckers — the world's largest woodpecker — in Northeast India. Expert birding guide and old-growth forest tours.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Namdapha National Park.