Bennett's Woodpecker vs Eurasian Wryneck
Campethera bennettii compared with Jynx torquilla
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Eurasian Wryneck |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Jynx torquilla |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 17.5 cm (6.9 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 7-12 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bennett's Woodpecker only
None
Eurasian Wryneck only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck
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.