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Bennett's Woodpecker

Campethera bennettii

Least Concern
Envergure
23,4 cm
Poids
72,5 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes

The Bennett's Woodpecker (Campethera bennettii) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.4 cm and a weight of 72.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Bennett's Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of dry open woodland, bush, and savanna in eastern and southern Africa. Males have a red cap and malar stripe, while both sexes show heavily spotted and barred brown-and-white plumage. It forages on tree trunks and on the ground for ants and other insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,4 cm 9.2 in
Poids 72,5 g 2.56 oz

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15-18 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Campethera
Espèces Campethera bennettii

Distribution

Bennett's Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Bennett's Woodpecker endangered?
The Bennett's Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bennett's Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 15-18 days.
How big is the Bennett's Woodpecker?
The Bennett's Woodpecker has a wingspan of 23.4 cm, weight of 72.5 g.
What order and family does the Bennett's Woodpecker belong to?
The Bennett's Woodpecker (Campethera bennettii) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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