Gabon Woodpecker
Gabon Woodpecker
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The Gabon Woodpecker is a medium-sized species of Central Africa, characterized by its olive-green upperparts, pale underparts, and a red crown in males. It is closely associated with tropical moist forests.
Where to spot
Found in tropical moist broadleaf forests and forest edges in West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Angola.
How to spot
Scan the forest canopy for this olive-green woodpecker. Listen for its calls and drumming, which can help in locating it within the dense forest environment.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tropical habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings.
Where to spot
Found in tropical moist broadleaf forests and forest edges in West and Central Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and Angola.
How to spot
Scan the forest canopy for this olive-green woodpecker. Listen for its calls and drumming, which can help in locating it within the dense forest environment.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its tropical habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings.
This woodpecker is known to join mixed-species foraging flocks, especially during the non-breeding season, benefiting from the increased vigilance and foraging efficiency of the group.
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