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Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
20.0 cm
Weight
28.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Stierling's Woodpecker (Dendropicos stierlingi) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20 cm and a weight of 28 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Weight | 28.0 g | 0.99 oz |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Dendropicos |
| Species | Dendropicos stierlingi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Stierling's Woodpecker endangered?
The Stierling's Woodpecker has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Stierling's Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Stierling's Woodpecker?
The Stierling's Woodpecker has a wingspan of 20.0 cm, weight of 28.0 g.
What order and family does the Stierling's Woodpecker belong to?
The Stierling's Woodpecker (Dendropicos stierlingi) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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