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File:Die Vögel Afrikas (6425133621), Dendropicos stierlingi.jpg

Stierling's Woodpecker

Stierling's Woodpecker

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Stierling's Woodpecker is a rather plain, medium-sized species of east-central Africa, identifiable by its dull olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts with subtle barring. Males have a red hindcrown.
Where to spot
Found in miombo woodlands and other dry deciduous forests in east-central Africa, including parts of Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique.
How to spot
Look for its plain olive-brown plumage as it moves quietly on tree trunks. Its unobtrusive nature means careful scanning and listening for soft pecking or calls are important for detection.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its restricted woodland habitat. Active during daylight hours, often more visible in the mornings.
File:Die Vögel Afrikas (6425133621), Dendropicos stierlingi.jpg
File:Die Vögel Afrikas (6425133621), Dendropicos stierlingi.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This woodpecker is somewhat inconspicuous and often forages quietly in dense woodlands, blending well with the tree bark. It primarily gleans insects from the surface or just under the bark.
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