Imperial Woodpecker vs African Piculet

Campephilus imperialis compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Imperial Woodpecker African Piculet
Scientific Name Campephilus imperialis Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 60.6 cm (23.9 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 700.0 g (24.69 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Imperial Woodpecker only

None

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Imperial Woodpecker

Least Concern

African Piculet

About These Birds

African Piculet

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.

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