Bennett's Woodpecker vs Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
Campethera bennettii compared with Picoides kizuki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Picoides kizuki |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | 22.0 g (0.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Japanese Pygmy 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.