African Piculet
Verreauxia africana
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
9.6 cm
वजन
8.75 g
कुल
Picidae
गण
Piciformes
के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 9.6 cm | 3.8 in |
| वजन | 8.75 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CV.
अंडों की संख्या
2
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| कुल | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Verreauxia |
| प्रजातियां | Verreauxia africana |
External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
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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