White-barred Piculet vs African Piculet

Picumnus cirratus compared with Verreauxia africana

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-barred Piculet African Piculet
Scientific Name Picumnus cirratus Verreauxia africana
Order Piciformes Piciformes
Family Picidae Picidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 10.7 cm (4.2 in) 9.6 cm (3.8 in)
Weight 9.15 g (0.32 oz) 8.75 g (0.31 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

White-barred Piculet only

None

African Piculet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

White-barred 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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