Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanerpes-pulcher"></birdfyi-bird>The Beautiful Woodpecker (Melanerpes pulcher) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.5 cm and a weight of 50 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 50.0 g | 1.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Species | Melanerpes pulcher |
Distribution
Beautiful Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family