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Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass0.0049 kg
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
The African grey woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. Is a widespread and frequently common resident breeder in much of Sub-Saharan and equatorial Africa. It is a species associated with forest and bush which nests in a tree hole, often in an oil palm, laying two to four eggs. It is a common bird with a very wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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Where to Find
Top parks for African Gray Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 101 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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