Mountain Gray Woodpecker
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    Mountain Gray Woodpecker

    Dendropicos spodocephalus

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    Least Concern

    The eastern grey woodpecker, also known as grey-headed woodpecker and mountain gray woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is a resident breeder in eastern Africa. It has a large range and is a fairly common species. No special threats have been recognised and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated the bird's conservation status as being of "least concern".

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Mountain Gray Woodpecker. Sightings recorded in 33 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Bale Mountains National ParkBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Hanto East Controlled Hunting AreaBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
    Hanto West Controlled Hunting AreaBale Mountains & Southeast Highlands, Ethiopia
    Rare
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