Golden-crowned Woodpecker
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    Golden-crowned Woodpecker

    Chloropicus xantholophus

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    The yellow-crested woodpecker, also known as the golden-crowned woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. Some taxonomic authorities place this species in Dendropicos. Its typical habitat is wet tropical forest and it is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Golden-crowned Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 19 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
    Toro-Semliki Proposed National ParkEastern Rift Valley & Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo
    Rare
    Arboretum Raponda WalkerEstuary & Cristal Mountains, Gabon
    Rare
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