Rare White-naped Woodpecker family spotted in Sitabani forest range near Jim Corbett National Park

A rare sighting of the white-naped woodpecker has excited birdwatchers and forest officials in the Sitabani Forest Range, located within the larger Corbett Landscape of Uttarakhand.

A bird photographer recently captured images of a small family of the elusive birds—around three to four individuals—perched together in the forested area. The rare moment quickly drew attention from wildlife enthusiasts and officials of the Uttarakhand Forest Department, who described the sighting as unusual and exciting.