Golden-tailed Woodpecker

Golden-tailed Woodpecker

Campethera abingoni

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The golden-tailed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. Its specific name commemorates the 5th Earl of Abingdon. It belongs to a species complex that includes the Knysna woodpecker to the south of its range, and the mostly allopatric Mombasa woodpecker to the northeast, with which it perhaps hybridizes.

Fun Fact

Its specific name commemorates the 5th Earl of Abingdon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance