We discovered this female as it was climbing a tree trunk. As in many woodpecker species, the female lacks the red crown that characterizes the male. The sexes are otherwise very similar. Both show off the golden back! The bird is three-toed (which can be seen in the picture) and often moves at lower levels. It does not peck out its prey but often sits still and snatches a flying insect. It sometimes picks insects and their larvae directly from leaves or branches. A favorite is ants. The species has a large distribution area in Asia, a smaller part in southern India and a larger part in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia.