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Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.2 cm
Weight
82.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 82 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 82.0 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
Clutch Size
4-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Dendrocopos |
| Species | Dendrocopos major |
Distribution
Great Spotted Woodpecker has been recorded in 5 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Spotted Woodpecker endangered?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Spotted Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
How big is the Great Spotted Woodpecker?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 82.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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