Fine-spotted Woodpecker
NameFine-spotted Woodpecker
Common NameFine-spotted Woodpecker
Scientific NameCampethera punctuligera
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsThe Fine-spotted Woodpecker has olive-green upperparts with fine white or yellowish spots. Its underparts are pale yellowish-white with fine dark spotting or barring. Males have a prominent red crown and nape, and a red malar stripe, while females have a red nape but a streaked or spotted forecrown and no red malar stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'ki-ki-ki-ki' notes, often accelerating into a trill, and a distinctive 'trrrrrr' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Senegal and Gambia in the west, east through countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Central African Republic, to Sudan and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green finely spotted upperparts, Pale finely spotted underparts, Red crown and malar stripe (male), Greyish face, Typical woodpecker posture on tree trunks
Description
This medium-sized woodpecker is characterized by its olive-green upperparts finely spotted with white or yellow, and pale underparts with fine dark spotting. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, searching for insects.
