Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dendropicos-abyssinicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Abyssinian Woodpecker (Dendropicos abyssinicus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (pájaros carpinteros), within the order Piciformes (pájaros carpinteros y tucanes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.5 cm and a weight of 24.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Piciformes (Pájaros Carpinteros y Tucanes) |
| Familia | Picidae (Pájaros Carpinteros) |
| Genus | Dendropicos |
| Especies | Dendropicos abyssinicus |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Abyssinian Woodpecker endangered?
How does the Abyssinian Woodpecker nest?
How big is the Abyssinian Woodpecker?
What order and family does the Abyssinian Woodpecker belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family