Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens)
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About Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans, and Puffbirds
- Family: Piculets and Woodpeckers
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2001-06-30
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia -
2002-12-08
Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana -
2011-01-16
Awash National Park, Ethiopia -
2013-10-28
Mount Elgon National Park, KenyaNot 100% sure on ID. ssp Hartlaubii. -
2017-01-05
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Ruhija, Uganda -
2025-01-30
Maasai Steppe, Tanzania -
2025-02-05
Amani Forest Reserve, Tanzania -
2025-02-06
Amani Forest Reserve, Tanzania
