Abyssinian Woodpecker

Abyssinian Woodpecker

Dendropicos abyssinicus

Least Concern
Envergadura
18,5 cm
Peso
24,5 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
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
Envergadura 18,5 cm 7.3 in
Peso 24,5 g 0.86 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Familia Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dendropicos
Especies Dendropicos abyssinicus

External Databases

Preguntas frecuentes

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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