Arabian Woodpecker
Dendropicos dorae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dendropicos-dorae"></birdfyi-bird>The Arabian Woodpecker (Dendropicos dorae) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.9 cm and a weight of 26.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Arabian Woodpecker is a near-threatened woodpecker from montane forests of the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 27 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is the only woodpecker native to the Arabian Peninsula, excavating nest cavities and foraging for insects in the bark of trees in highland woodlands. Habitat loss in its restricted montane forest range poses ongoing threats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.9 cm | 8.6 in |
| Weight | 26.833333333333332 g | 0.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 22 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Dendropicos |
| Species | Dendropicos dorae |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family