Knysna Woodpecker
NameKnysna Woodpecker
Common NameKnysna Woodpecker
Scientific NameCampethera notata
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown and a red malar stripe, while females have a red nape and a streaked malar stripe. Both sexes exhibit a green back, white-spotted underparts, and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive series of high-pitched, rapid 'wick-wick-wick' notes that often accelerate and descend in pitch, sometimes preceded by a sharp 'kik' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the coastal and Afromontane forests of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Identifying Featuresgreen back, spotted underparts, red crown (male), red nape (female), strong chisel-like bill, tree-climbing posture
Description
The Knysna Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker endemic to South Africa, characterized by its green back and spotted underparts. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, using its strong bill to extract insects.
