Elliot's Woodpecker
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    Elliot's Woodpecker

    Dendropicos elliotii

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    Least Concern

    Elliot's woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It has an extremely wide range and is described as an uncommon species. However, no particular threats to this species have been established, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Elliot's Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 19 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    West Africa
    Parc National du Mont CamerounSouth-West Coastal & Volcanic, Cameroon
    Rare
    Central Africa
    Parc national de Dzanga-SanghaDzanga-Sangha Rainforest Complex, Central African Republic
    Rare
    Réserve Spéciale de Dzanga-SanghaDzanga-Sangha Rainforest Complex, Central African Republic
    Rare
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