Bar-bellied Woodpecker vs African Piculet
Veniliornis nigriceps comparé à Verreauxia africana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bar-bellied Woodpecker | African Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Veniliornis nigriceps | Verreauxia africana |
| Ordre | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Famille | Picidae | Picidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 19,6 cm (7.7 in) | 9,6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Poids | 43,25 g (1.53 oz) | 8,75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Least Concern
African Piculet
About These Birds
Bar-bellied Woodpecker
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in montane forests on the Andean slopes from Colombia to Bolivia. Weighing about 43.3g with a wingspan of 19.6cm, it has barred black-and-white underparts and a red crown in males. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects and larvae.
African Piculet
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.