Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Ethiopia
- Family
- Woodpeckers (Picidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The Abyssinian woodpecker (Dendropicos abyssinicus), also known as the golden-backed woodpecker or the golden-mantled woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family, Picidae. It is native to Africa, where it occurs in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It appears to be a close relative of the cardinal woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens.
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Range and habitat
Savanna and juniper highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Abyssinian woodpecker
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
