Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Buff-necked Woodpecker faces habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation, primarily for agriculture and logging. While specific recovery programs are not widely documented, general forest conservation efforts in its range indirectly benefit the species. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding local conservation initiatives and raising awareness, providing an economic incentive to protect the habitats these woodpeckers rely on.
The buff-necked woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Buff-necked Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 69 safari areas total.
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