Golden-tailed Woodpecker vs Bennett's Woodpecker
Campethera abingoni compared with Campethera bennettii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tailed Woodpecker | Bennett's Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera abingoni | Campethera bennettii |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) |
| Weight | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Golden-tailed Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bennett's Woodpecker
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.