Family: Picidae (Woodpeckers)

Authority: Sharpe, 1877

Red List Category

Criteria: A3c+4c

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Justification of Red List category
This species is thought to be declining moderately rapidly because of ongoing forest loss throughout its range. Its population may also be small, however it occurs in multiple subpopulations. It is therefore listed as Near Threatened.

Population size: 5000-7500 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 47,800 km²

Country endemic: yes