Bennett's Woodpecker
Campethera bennettii
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Bennett's Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of dry open woodland, bush, and savanna in eastern and southern Africa. Males have a red cap and malar stripe, while both sexes show heavily spotted and barred brown-and-white plumage. It forages on tree trunks and on the ground for ants and other insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 72.5 g | 2.56 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15-18 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Campethera |
| Species | Campethera bennettii |
Distribution
Bennett's Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family