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African Grey Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
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About
The African grey woodpecker (Dendropicos goertae) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. Is a widespread and frequently common resident breeder in much of Sub-Saharan and equatorial Africa. It is a species associated with forest and bush which nests in a tree hole, often in an oil palm, laying two to four eggs. It is a common bird with a very wide range, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated...
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- May 23, 2026G99X+9X2, Akoka, Lagos 101245, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from May 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 19, 2022LagosObserver: AyannaView observation from Sep 19, 2022 on iNaturalist