Bennett's Woodpecker vs Southern Sooty Woodpecker
Campethera bennettii compared with Mulleripicus fuliginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Southern Sooty Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Mulleripicus fuliginosus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Southern Sooty 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.