Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Ashy Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Mulleripicus fulvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Ashy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Mulleripicus fulvus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 35.9 cm (14.1 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 312.2 g (11.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Ashy 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.
Ashy Woodpecker
The Ashy Woodpecker is a large woodpecker endemic to Sulawesi and the Sula Islands in Indonesia. Weighing about 312g with a wingspan near 36cm, it is one of the larger woodpeckers in its region and is predominantly pale grey. It forages on large trees in primary and tall secondary forest for insects and larvae.