Lineated Woodpecker vs African Piculet

Hylatomus lineatus compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Lineated Woodpecker African Piculet
Scientific Name Hylatomus lineatus Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 37.2 cm (14.6 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 191.75 g (6.76 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Lineated Woodpecker only

None

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Lineated Woodpecker

Least Concern

African Piculet

About These Birds

African Piculet

The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.

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