Summary ²

The cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) 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. They are fairly vocal and are easily identified by their call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns.

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1. (c) Alan Manson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/12457947@N07/2520817924
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloropicus_fuscescens

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• iNat taxon page
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