About the Cardinal Woodpecker
The cardinal woodpecker 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. It is fairly vocal and is easily identified by its call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns. They feed primarily on tree-boring insects; using their adhering tongues they extract the insects from holes in wood or bark.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendropicos fuscescens |
| Species Codes | carwoo1, CAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cardinal Woodpecker belong to?
The Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Cardinal Woodpecker?
The cardinal woodpecker 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. It is fairly vocal and is easily identified by its call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns. They...
Where can I report a Cardinal Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Cardinal Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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