Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Black-and-buff Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Meiglyptes jugularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Black-and-buff Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Meiglyptes jugularis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 53.5 g (1.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Black-and-buff 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-and-buff Woodpecker
The Black-and-buff Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in lowland and foothill forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It has a distinctive black-and-buff barred plumage with a red malar stripe in males. It forages in the forest canopy for insects and larvae, often in the outer branches of trees.