Elliot's Woodpecker
Elliot's Woodpecker
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Elliot's Woodpecker is a distinctive medium-sized species of Central Africa, featuring a unique combination of olive-green upperparts, a streaked breast, and a bright red crown in males. It is found in montane forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane tropical moist forests in Central Africa, primarily found in the Albertine Rift region, including parts of Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on tree trunks and large branches in montane forests. Its streaked breast and bright red crown (male) are key features. Listen for its calls and drumming.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings.
Where to spot
Inhabits montane tropical moist forests in Central Africa, primarily found in the Albertine Rift region, including parts of Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.
How to spot
Look for it foraging on tree trunks and large branches in montane forests. Its streaked breast and bright red crown (male) are key features. Listen for its calls and drumming.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland forest habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings.
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This montane specialist is often encountered at higher elevations, where it plays a key role in the forest ecosystem by excavating cavities for nesting and foraging on wood-boring insects.
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