Bearded Woodpecker
Chloropicus namaquus
Data DeficientAves · Piciformes · Picidae
About
The bearded woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It has a distinctive black and white head and brownish barred body. It is native to tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is a fairly common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern". Some taxonomic authorities place this species in Dendropicos.
Fun Fact
The bearded woodpecker is one of the largest woodpeckers in Africa growing to a length of about 25 cm (10 in).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range of habitat types including woodland with sizeable trees, Brachystegia woodland, Euphorbia and Acacia woodland, the fringes of gallery forests and brushland.
Diet
Diet consists of insects and their larvae, spiders, caterpillars and ants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance