Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Arabian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Dendropicos dorae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Arabian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Dendropicos dorae |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 26.833333333333332 g (0.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Near Threatened
Arabian 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.
Arabian Woodpecker
The Arabian Woodpecker is a near-threatened woodpecker from montane forests of the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 27 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is the only woodpecker native to the Arabian Peninsula, excavating nest cavities and foraging for insects in the bark of trees in highland woodlands. Habitat loss in its restricted montane forest range poses ongoing threats.