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Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides tridactylus

Least Concern
Wingspan
24.2 cm
Weight
63.5 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 24.2 cm 9.5 in
Weight 63.5 g 2.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.

Clutch Size

3-6

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Three-toed Woodpecker has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Three-toed Woodpecker endangered?
The Three-toed Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Three-toed Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 22-26 days.
How big is the Three-toed Woodpecker?
The Three-toed Woodpecker has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 63.5 g.
What order and family does the Three-toed Woodpecker belong to?
The Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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