Bennett's Woodpecker vs Bermuda Flicker
Campethera bennettii compared with Colaptes oceanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Bermuda Flicker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Colaptes oceanicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Extinct
Bermuda Flicker
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.
Bermuda Flicker
The Bermuda Flicker was a woodpecker endemic to Bermuda that became extinct in the 17th century following human colonization and the introduction of rats and pigs to the islands. Its bones have been found in cave deposits alongside those of other extinct endemic Bermuda birds. It was likely similar to its mainland relatives, foraging on ants and insects.