Summary ²

The Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species found in a wide range of habitats from dense forest to thornbush. It nests in a tree hole, unlined apart from wood chippings.

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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), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendropicos_fuscescens

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