Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanerpes-erythrocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (spechte), within the order Piciformes (spechtvögel und tukane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.9 cm and a weight of 76.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 27,9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Gewicht | 76,55 g | 2.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 24-31 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane) |
| Familie | Picidae (Spechte) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Arten | Melanerpes erythrocephalus |
Distribution
Red-headed Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family