Mombasa Woodpecker
Campethera mombassica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusCampethera (African Green Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesCampethera mombassica (Mombasa Woodpecker)
1 Verified sightings at Mkomazi National Park From 2019 to 2026
352 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Mombasa Woodpecker
The Mombasa woodpecker (Campethera mombassica) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mombasa Woodpecker in Mkomazi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |