Bennett's Woodpecker vs Banded Woodpecker
Campethera bennettii compared with Chrysophlegma miniaceum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Banded Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Chrysophlegma miniaceum |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | 92.0 g (3.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Banded 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.
Banded Woodpecker
The Banded Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in lowland forests across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 92g with a wingspan of 24.2cm, it has bold black-and-red barred plumage. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and berries.