African Piculet
Verreauxia africana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.6 cm
Weight
8.75 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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 |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Piculet endangered?
The African Piculet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Piculet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the African Piculet?
The African Piculet has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 8.75 g.
What order and family does the African Piculet belong to?
The African Piculet (Verreauxia africana) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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