The Streak-throated Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker known for its distinct plumage, drumming behavior, and call that can be heard from a distance. This woodpecker has a unique feeding behavior as it feeds on fruits and insects. It is also known to create nesting cavities in dead trees with its strong beak. The conservation status of the streak-throated woodpecker is categorized as a species of "Least Concern" based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with streaks of yellow on its throat and vent. The male woodpecker also possesses a red crown, which adds to its visual appeal. Its drumming behavior is not only used for foraging but also for territorial communication and attracting mates.