Gambia Philately: 1966 Definitive Series – 5/- Yirri Kongkonna

The cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is a widespread and common resident breeder in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, ranging from dense forest to thorn bush.

The cardinal woodpecker often occurs in small family groups or may join small mixed flocks. They are fairly vocal and are easily identified by their call notes. The sexes are distinguishable by their head patterns.

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  • Designer: Victor Whitely
  • Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd.
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