African Piculet
Verreauxia africana
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Least Concern
Envergure
9,6 cm
Poids
8,75 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
À propos
The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 9,6 cm | 3.8 in |
| Poids | 8,75 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Verreauxia |
| Espèces | Verreauxia africana |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Piculet endangered?
The African Piculet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Piculet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the African Piculet?
The African Piculet has a wingspan of 9.6 cm, weight of 8.75 g.
What order and family does the African Piculet belong to?
The African Piculet (Verreauxia africana) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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