Olive Woodpecker
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Picidae
- Tail Shape
- pointed
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The Olive Woodpecker, *Dendropicos griseocephalus*, is a distinctive bird prized by birdwatchers for its relatively quiet demeanor compared to its more boisterous relatives. Characterized by its broad wings and stiff, pointed tail used for balance against tree trunks, it is an important indicator species for the health of the montane forests it inhabits across southern and eastern Africa.
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