Waved Woodpecker vs African Piculet

Celeus undatus compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Waved Woodpecker African Piculet
Scientific Name Celeus undatus Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 24.6 cm (9.7 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 67.5 g (2.38 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Waved Woodpecker only

None

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Waved Woodpecker

Least Concern

African Piculet

About These Birds

African Piculet

The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.

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