African Pied Woodpecker

Dendropicos poecilolaemus

The African Pied Woodpecker, scientifically known as Dendropicos poecilolaemus, is a small to medium-sized woodpecker found in sub-Saharan Africa. This bird is characterized by its black and white plumage, with a distinctive pied pattern on its back and wings. It has a strong, chisel-like bill for drilling into wood to find insects and larvae. The African Pied Woodpecker inhabits a variety of wooded habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and forest edges. It is often observed foraging for food on tree trunks and branches. This species is not globally threatened and is considered to be of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Wooded habitats, savannas, forest edges