Nubian Woodpecker
NameNubian Woodpecker
Common NameNubian Woodpecker
Scientific NameCampethera nubica
FamilyPicidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a red crown and nape, while females have a red nape and a black-spotted white crown. Both sexes display olive-green upperparts heavily spotted with white or yellowish-white, and pale underparts barred with dark olive or black. The face is pale with a dark malar stripe (red in males, black in females) and a dark line through the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'wick-wick-wick' notes that often accelerate into a trill. They also engage in drumming on trees.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from Sudan and Eritrea south through Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesRed crown and nape (male), Spotted olive-green back, Barred underparts, Pale face with dark malar and eye stripes, Typical woodpecker posture on tree trunks
Description
The Nubian Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in East Africa. It is characterized by its spotted olive-green upperparts and barred underparts, often seen foraging on tree trunks and branches in open woodlands and savannas.
