According to this: https://singaporebirds.com/species/sunda-pygmy-woodpecker/!
Scientific Name: Yungipicus moluccensis
Malay Name: Belatuk-Belacan Ubun Perang
Chinese Name: 巽他啄木鸟
Range:
Found from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Borneo, Greater and Lesser Sundas
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: moluccensis, grandis
Local Subspecies: moluccensis
Size: 12.5-13 cm
Identification: Male has brownish crown and ear-covers, well defined submoustachial stripe, red streak on side of hindcrown, white-barred brownish upperside and dark streaked underparts. Female resembles male but lacks the red streak. Juvenile is duller overall and has less distinct streaks.
Habitat: Parks, gardens, mangroves and coastal areas.
Behaviour/Ecology: Usually found singly or in pairs, unobtrusive and drums softly.
Local Status: Common resident
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Location: Any patch of suitable habitat.
From the description, Birdy is most likely a female too! She doesn’t have the red streak. Or, maybe she’s still an infant.
Anyway, Birdy is a woody-woodpecker!
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