Abyssinian Woodpecker vs Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus compared with Veniliornis nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Woodpecker | Bar-bellied Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos abyssinicus | Veniliornis nigriceps |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm (7.3 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) | 43.25 g (1.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bar-bellied 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.
Bar-bellied Woodpecker
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in montane forests on the Andean slopes from Colombia to Bolivia. Weighing about 43.3g with a wingspan of 19.6cm, it has barred black-and-white underparts and a red crown in males. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects and larvae.