Banded Woodpecker vs African Piculet
Chrysophlegma miniaceum compared with Verreauxia africana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Woodpecker | African Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysophlegma miniaceum | Verreauxia africana |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 92.0 g (3.25 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Woodpecker
Least Concern
African Piculet
About These Birds
Banded Woodpecker
The Banded Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in lowland forests across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 92g with a wingspan of 24.2cm, it has bold black-and-red barred plumage. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and berries.
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.