Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Melanerpes pucherani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Black-cheeked Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Melanerpes pucherani |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 58.75 g (2.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Black-cheeked 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.
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
The Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a colorful woodpecker of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central America and northwestern South America, with bold red, yellow, and black patterning on the head and barred black-and-white back. It ranges from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador, inhabiting forest edges, gardens, and open woodland. It feeds on insects extracted from bark, fruits, and berries.