Andaman Woodpecker

Andaman Woodpecker

Dryocopus hodgei

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
36,8 cm
Gewicht
190,5 g
Familie
Picidae
Ordnung
Piciformes

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The Andaman Woodpecker is a vulnerable large woodpecker with a 36.8 cm wingspan, weighing 190.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It excavates nest cavities in large trees within primary forest. Deforestation of the islands poses a significant threat to its survival.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 36,8 cm 14.5 in
Gewicht 190,5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 26 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane)
Familie Picidae (Spechte)
Genus Dryocopus
Arten Dryocopus hodgei

Distribution

Andaman Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Andaman Woodpecker endangered?
The Andaman Woodpecker has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Andaman Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 26 days.
How big is the Andaman Woodpecker?
The Andaman Woodpecker has a wingspan of 36.8 cm, weight of 190.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Woodpecker belong to?
The Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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