Abyssinian Woodpecker

Abyssinian Woodpecker

Dendropicos abyssinicus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
18,5 cm
الوزن
24,5 g
الفصيلة
Picidae
الرتبة
Piciformes

حول

The Abyssinian Woodpecker weighs about 25g and is endemic to Ethiopian and Eritrean highland forests. It excavates nest cavities and probes bark for wood-boring insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 18,5 cm 7.3 in
الوزن 24,5 g 0.86 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
الفصيلة Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dendropicos
الأنواع Dendropicos abyssinicus

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Abyssinian Woodpecker endangered?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Abyssinian Woodpecker?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 24.5 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Woodpecker belong to?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker (Dendropicos abyssinicus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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