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)
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 Tsavo East 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mombasa Woodpecker in Tsavo East National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mombasa Woodpecker sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 351 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mombasa Woodpecker in Tsavo East National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Mombasa Woodpecker in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.