Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker (Dendropicos poecilolaemus) is a legendary woodpecker found in 6 countries, weighing about 28 g. The speckle-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
The speckle-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Rwanda.
When to see it
The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Speckle-breasted Woodpecker look like?
- The speckle-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
- How big is a Speckle-breasted Woodpecker?
- The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Speckle-breasted Woodpecker?
- The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker occurs in 6 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria and the Central African Republic.
- What birds look similar to a Speckle-breasted Woodpecker?
- The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker is most easily confused with the Abyssinian Woodpecker, the Gabon Woodpecker and the Melancholy Woodpecker.
- Is the Speckle-breasted Woodpecker endangered?
- The Speckle-breasted Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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