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Photo of Cardinal Woodpecker (Chloropicus fuscescens)

Cardinal Woodpecker

Chloropicus fuscescens

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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Photo credit: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa

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