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Scaly-bellied Woodpecker

Picus squamatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
32.2 cm
Weight
175.0 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 32.2 cm 12.7 in
Weight 175.0 g 6.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17 days.

Clutch Size

4-6

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Scaly-bellied Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker endangered?
The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 17 days.
How big is the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker?
The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker has a wingspan of 32.2 cm, weight of 175.0 g.
What order and family does the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker belong to?
The Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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