Kaempfer's Woodpecker vs Bamboo Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni compared with Gecinulus viridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer's Woodpecker | Bamboo Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celeus obrieni | Gecinulus viridis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 96.75 g (3.41 oz) | 70.5 g (2.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bamboo Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bamboo Woodpecker
The Bamboo Woodpecker is a woodpecker found in bamboo forests and forest edges across Southeast Asia, weighing about 70.5g with a wingspan of 25.5cm. As its name suggests it specializes in foraging on bamboo, excavating for insects and larvae within bamboo stems and poles. It inhabits both primary forest and secondary growth where bamboo is present.