Chestnut Woodpecker vs Abyssinian Woodpecker
Celeus elegans compared with Dendropicos abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut Woodpecker | Abyssinian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celeus elegans | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.3 cm (12.7 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 130.5 g (4.60 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut Woodpecker
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
About These Birds
Abyssinian Woodpecker
The Abyssinian Woodpecker weighs about 25g and is endemic to Ethiopian and Eritrean highland forests. It excavates nest cavities and probes bark for wood-boring insects.