Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful 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.
Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.