African Piculet
Verreauxia africana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="verreauxia-africana"></birdfyi-bird>The African Piculet (Verreauxia africana) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.6 cm and a weight of 8.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| Weight | 8.75 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Verreauxia |
| Species | Verreauxia africana |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family