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Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.6 cm
Weight
43.25 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
About
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in montane forests on the Andean slopes from Colombia to Bolivia. Weighing about 43.3g with a wingspan of 19.6cm, it has barred black-and-white underparts and a red crown in males. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects and larvae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 43.25 g | 1.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Veniliornis |
| Species | Veniliornis nigriceps |
Distribution
Bar-bellied Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-bellied Woodpecker endangered?
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bar-bellied Woodpecker?
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker has a wingspan of 19.6 cm, weight of 43.25 g.
What order and family does the Bar-bellied Woodpecker belong to?
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker (Veniliornis nigriceps) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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