Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
28,0 cm
الوزن
78,5 g
الفصيلة
Picidae
الرتبة
Piciformes
حول
The Acorn Woodpecker is a highly social woodpecker weighing about 79g of western North American oak woodland. It stores thousands of acorns in specially drilled 'granary trees' shared by the group.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 28,0 cm | 11.0 in |
| الوزن | 78,5 g | 2.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 30-32 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
4-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| الفصيلة | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| الأنواع | Melanerpes formicivorus |
Distribution
Acorn Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Acorn Woodpecker endangered?
The Acorn Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Acorn Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 30-32 days.
How big is the Acorn Woodpecker?
The Acorn Woodpecker has a wingspan of 28.0 cm, weight of 78.5 g.
What order and family does the Acorn Woodpecker belong to?
The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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