The Pygmy Woodpecker is a small bird native to parts of Asia, particularly found in countries like Japan, China, and Taiwan. Measuring about 12 to 13 centimeters in length, these woodpeckers have a distinctive appearance with a brownish-gray body, white spots, and a short, stubby bill. They primarily inhabit forests, parks, and gardens, where they forage for insects and larvae in tree bark. Pygmy Woodpeckers are known for their unique drumming sounds, which they use to communicate and establish territory. They are social birds, often seen in pairs or small groups. Their nesting behavior involves creating cavities in trees, where they lay their eggs and raise their young.