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Eastern Grey Woodpecker
Dendropicos spodocephalus
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About
The eastern grey woodpecker (Dendropicos spodocephalus), 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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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2026Thome, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Tomasz WilkView observation from Sep 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 9, 2026Safari Park, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Jarosław KrogulecView observation from Sep 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 10, 2025Kenyatta University, Nairobi, KenijaObserver: Rytis SkominasView observation from Sep 10, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 10, 2025RWCH+JW6, Nairobis, KenijaObserver: Algis KvaraciejusView observation from Sep 10, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 8, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: koenbetjesView observation from Apr 8, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jan 27, 2025Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Simon BradfieldView observation from Jan 27, 2025 on iNaturalist