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Guadeloupe Woodpecker

Melanerpes herminieri

Least Concern
Wingspan
27.3 cm
Weight
86.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 27.3 cm 10.7 in
Weight 86.0 g 3.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 33-37 days.

Clutch Size

1-5

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Guadeloupe Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Guadeloupe Woodpecker endangered?
The Guadeloupe Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Guadeloupe Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 33-37 days.
How big is the Guadeloupe Woodpecker?
The Guadeloupe Woodpecker has a wingspan of 27.3 cm, weight of 86.0 g.
What order and family does the Guadeloupe Woodpecker belong to?
The Guadeloupe Woodpecker (Melanerpes herminieri) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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