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Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Dryobates minor

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.0 cm
Weight
21.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.0 cm 7.1 in
Weight 21.0 g 0.74 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 18-21 days.

Clutch Size

5-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Family Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dryobates
Species Dryobates minor

Distribution

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker endangered?
The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 18-21 days.
How big is the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker?
The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker has a wingspan of 18.0 cm, weight of 21.0 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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