Southern Sooty Woodpecker vs African Piculet
Mulleripicus fuliginosus compared with Verreauxia africana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Sooty Woodpecker | African Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mulleripicus fuliginosus | Verreauxia africana |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Southern Sooty 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.