American Three-Toed Woodpecker
Picoides dorsalis
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Not Evaluated
Weight
56.775000000000006 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The American Three-Toed Woodpecker is a medium woodpecker weighing about 57 g, found in boreal and montane conifer forests of North America. It has only three toes and specializes in scaling bark from dead trees to expose beetle larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 56.775000000000006 g | 2.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 24 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Picoides |
| Species | Picoides dorsalis |
Distribution
American Three-Toed Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the American Three-Toed Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 24 days.
How big is the American Three-Toed Woodpecker?
The American Three-Toed Woodpecker has a weight of 56.775000000000006 g.
What order and family does the American Three-Toed Woodpecker belong to?
The American Three-Toed Woodpecker (Picoides dorsalis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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