Eastern Grey Woodpecker

Dendropicos spodocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The eastern grey woodpecker, also known as grey-headed woodpecker and mountain gray woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is a resident breeder in eastern Africa. It has a large range and is a fairly common species. No special threats have been recognised and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated the bird's conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is a resident breeder in eastern Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is humid forests, forest verges and gallery forests.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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