Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Piciformes · Picidae
About
The little grey woodpecker, also known as the Sahelian woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sudan. This species is described as somewhat rare, but it has a very large range and the population appears to be steady, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
This species is described as somewhat rare, but it has a very large range and the population appears to be steady, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is steppe with scattered trees, wadis and dry stream beds.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance