Cardinal Woodpecker
Dendropicos fuscescens
The cardinal woodpecker is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, ranging from dense forest to thorn bush. It is fairly vocal and is easily identified by its call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns.
- Scientific name
- Dendropicos fuscescens
- Family
- Woodpeckers
- IUCN status
- LC