Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Bearded Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Dendropicos namaquus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Bearded Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Dendropicos namaquus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 79.675 g (2.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bearded 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.
Bearded Woodpecker
The Bearded Woodpecker is a large, boldly marked woodpecker of savanna woodlands and dry forests in eastern and southern Africa. It has black-and-white facial striping, a red crown in males, and a long, powerful bill adapted for excavating dead trees. It feeds on wood-boring beetle larvae, ants, and other insects found in bark and dead wood.