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Great Slaty Woodpecker

Mulleripicus pulverulentus

Vulnerable
Wingspan
47.7 cm
Weight
423.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 47.7 cm 18.8 in
Weight 423.0 g 14.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Great Slaty Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Great Slaty Woodpecker endangered?
The Great Slaty Woodpecker has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Great Slaty Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Great Slaty Woodpecker?
The Great Slaty Woodpecker has a wingspan of 47.7 cm, weight of 423.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Slaty Woodpecker belong to?
The Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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