Elliot's Woodpecker
NameElliot's Woodpecker
Common NameElliot's Woodpecker
Scientific NameDendropicos elliotii
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are predominantly olive-green, with slightly paler, often yellowish-green underparts. Males have a prominent red crown and nape, sometimes extending to a red malar stripe. Females have a blackish crown and nape. The bill is pale grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, accelerating 'kik-kik-kik' or 'wick-wick-wick' notes. Like other woodpeckers, it also produces drumming sounds on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests of Central Africa, its range includes countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresolive-green plumage, red crown (male), pale bill, forest habitat, woodpecker foraging behavior
Description
A medium-sized woodpecker characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive red crown in males. This species typically forages on tree trunks and branches, searching for insects and larvae. It is found in the dense forests of Central Africa.
