Bay Woodpecker vs Abyssinian Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis compared with Dendropicos abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay Woodpecker | Abyssinian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blythipicus pyrrhotis | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bay Woodpecker
The Bay Woodpecker is a large, rufous-brown woodpecker of the montane forests of the eastern Himalayas through to southeastern Asia. It has a barred rufous back, red head markings in males, and a powerful chisel-like bill. It excavates tree bark for insects, larvae, and ants in dense subtropical and montane forest.
Abyssinian Woodpecker
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.