Greater Flameback vs Abyssinian Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus compared with Dendropicos abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Greater Flameback | Abyssinian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.1 cm (13.0 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 179.0 g (6.31 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Greater Flameback only
Abyssinian Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Greater Flameback
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.