Chestnut Piculet vs African Piculet

Picumnus cinnamomeus compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut Piculet African Piculet
Scientific Name Picumnus cinnamomeus Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 11.1 cm (4.4 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 12.5 g (0.44 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut Piculet only

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut Piculet

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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