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Orange-backed Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes validus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.7 cm
Weight
142.5 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Orange-backed Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes validus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.7 cm and a weight of 142.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.7 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 142.5 g | 5.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Chrysocolaptes |
| Species | Chrysocolaptes validus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Orange-backed Woodpecker endangered?
The Orange-backed Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Orange-backed Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Orange-backed Woodpecker?
The Orange-backed Woodpecker has a wingspan of 30.7 cm, weight of 142.5 g.
What order and family does the Orange-backed Woodpecker belong to?
The Orange-backed Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes validus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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