About the African Piculet
The African piculet, sometimes placed in the genus Sasia, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Verreauxia. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, and Uganda. This species is described as locally common and has a very large range, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Verreauxia africana |
| Species Codes | afrpic1, AFPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Piculet belong to?
The African Piculet (Verreauxia africana) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the African Piculet?
The African piculet, sometimes placed in the genus Sasia, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Verreauxia. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Gui...
Where can I report a African Piculet sighting?
You can log sightings of African Piculet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrpic1, or on iNaturalist.
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