Cardinal woodpecker (Chloropicus fuscescens)

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Wikipedia: Cardinal woodpecker Source: OTHER Cardinal_Woodpecker_-_MALE%2C_Dendropicos_fuscescens_at_Pilanesberg_National_Park%2C_Northwest_Province%2C_South_Africa_%2814905279159%29.jpg
Classification: Genus Chloropicus; Family Woodpeckers (Picidae)
General: The cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) 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. They are fairly vocal and are easily identified by their call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns. [more]

🔍 No documented observation