Black-necked Woodpecker vs Abyssinian Woodpecker
Colaptes atricollis compared with Dendropicos abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Woodpecker | Abyssinian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaptes atricollis | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 78.74 g (2.78 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Abyssinian Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Woodpecker
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-necked Woodpecker
The Black-necked Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with barred black-and-white back, a yellow crown and nape, and a distinctive black collar across the lower throat. It is endemic to Peru, inhabiting deciduous and semi-deciduous forest along the western Andean slopes and adjacent inter-Andean valleys. It forages on tree trunks and branches, excavating insects from bark and searching for ants.
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.