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Banded Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma miniaceum
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Least Concern
Wingspan
24.2 cm
Weight
92.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Banded Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in lowland forests across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 92g with a wingspan of 24.2cm, it has bold black-and-red barred plumage. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 92.0 g | 3.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Chrysophlegma |
| Species | Chrysophlegma miniaceum |
Distribution
Banded Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Banded Woodpecker endangered?
The Banded Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Banded Woodpecker?
The Banded Woodpecker has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 92.0 g.
What order and family does the Banded Woodpecker belong to?
The Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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