Buff-spotted Woodpecker
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    Buff-spotted Woodpecker

    Pardipicus nivosus

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    Least Concern

    The buff-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to large parts of tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is an uncommon species, 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 Buff-spotted Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 63 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central Africa
    Kigezi Wildlife ReserveEastern Rift Valley & Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo
    Rare
    East Africa
    Echuya Central Proposed National ParkNorthern Rwanda Volcanoes, Rwanda
    Rare
    Bwambara Central Forest ReserveSouthwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains), Uganda
    Rare
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