Abyssinian Woodpecker

Abyssinian Woodpecker

Dendropicos abyssinicus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
18,5 cm
Gewicht
24,5 g
Familie
Picidae
Ordnung
Piciformes

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 18,5 cm 7.3 in
Gewicht 24,5 g 0.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Familie Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dendropicos
Arten Dendropicos abyssinicus

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Is the Abyssinian Woodpecker endangered?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abyssinian Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Abyssinian Woodpecker?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 24.5 g.
What order and family does the Abyssinian Woodpecker belong to?
The Abyssinian Woodpecker (Dendropicos abyssinicus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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