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Mombasa Woodpecker

Mombasa Woodpecker

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The Mombasa Woodpecker is a distinctive species, characterized by its heavily spotted underparts and a reddish tinge to its upperparts. It is a resident of dry coastal woodlands and scrub.
Where to spot
Found in East Africa, primarily along the coastal regions of Kenya and northeastern Tanzania. Inhabits dry woodlands, coastal scrub, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Look for its heavily spotted underparts and reddish-olive back. Males have a red crown. Listen for its loud, repetitive calls and typical drumming on trees or dead wood.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round in its resident range. Mornings are often best for foraging and vocalizations.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Mombasa Woodpecker (Campethera mombassica) (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Mombasa Woodpecker (Campethera mombassica) (1) (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is known to incorporate a significant amount of ants into its diet, foraging extensively on ant trails and mounds on the ground and on tree trunks.
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