The fine-spotted woodpecker (Campethera punctuligera) is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is a widespread and frequently common resident breeder in much of west and central tropical Africa. It is a species associated with open forest, savannah and bush. This bird has a wide range and is a common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Distribution and habitat
The fine-spotted woodpecker is native to the Sudan (region) and adjacent areas. Its habitat is typically wooded savannah, scrub and grassland with scattered Acacia and other trees.
References
- Birds of The Gambia by Barlow, Wacher and Disley,