Size & diagnostic markings:- 28 cm. A fairly large Woodpecker at 28 cm long. With the looks of Crimson-winged Woodpecker having bright red wings part and Olive-green upper part. The eye ring is less prominent. The single most important diagnostic marking would be:- 1] the chestnut colored side of neck and the breast. Then 2] the small details of the throat white with black streaks.

Distribution :-  Also a bird of the Greater Sundas with a local population. In Malaysia, this is a bird of deep forest and not frequently encountered. Then on random meeting up easily dismissed as a Crimson-winged Woodpecker.

 Habitats & preferences:- This is a bird of the deep forest and mangrove wetlands but could be found in the hills as well.

I could have missed many chances of photographing this bird, the lack of knowledge then made me complacent and dismissed spending more time to look for details on this bird. So my advise, upon seeing that common "Crimson-winged" don't draw conclusion yet. Observed harder. This is the 2nd Woodpecker that I was tied up in knots.

In Malaysia, where can the bird be found:- Mainly in places with primary jungles. This is a large bird but more often seen from a distance spot. Rengit is one such destination when the chances of meeting up the bird is very good. Another place would be the forest at the Ulu Langat Waterfalls area of Terkali. Forest in Perdik and more times in Rengit.These places were quoted from my own experiences

With Will would Wander