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Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker

Picoides kizuki

Least Concern
Wingspan
16.4 cm
Weight
22.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker (Picoides kizuki) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.4 cm and a weight of 22 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 16.4 cm 6.5 in
Weight 22.0 g 0.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 21 days.

Clutch Size

5-7

Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker endangered?
The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker?
The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker has a wingspan of 16.4 cm, weight of 22.0 g.
What order and family does the Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker (Picoides kizuki) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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