Yellow-shafted Flicker vs Abyssinian Woodpecker
Colaptes auratus compared with Dendropicos abyssinicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shafted Flicker | Abyssinian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaptes auratus | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 136.16666666666666 g (4.80 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-17 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-shafted Flicker only
Abyssinian Woodpecker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Yellow-shafted Flicker
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.