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Ground Woodpecker
Geocolaptes olivaceus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
25.6 cm
Weight
119.5 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
The Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 119.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm | 10.1 in |
| Weight | 119.5 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Geocolaptes |
| Species | Geocolaptes olivaceus |
Distribution
Ground Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ground Woodpecker endangered?
The Ground Woodpecker has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ground Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Ground Woodpecker?
The Ground Woodpecker has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 119.5 g.
What order and family does the Ground Woodpecker belong to?
The Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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